The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10)
€ 25,300
€ 17,500
€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 5.3 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.4.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
103.8
167.8
99
162.6
167.8 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
2877 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.68 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BCA*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
74 hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
93 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
134 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
37.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
37.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
33 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
482 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
482 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
Environmental Impact
88.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
