The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10)
€ 26,500

€ 21,500

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,500
ⓘ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 is 18.6 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1458
1768
1968
1498
1721
1897
1768 mm
Width
1721 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1458 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4315
2515
4129
4315 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1475 kg
Kerb Weight
1344 kg
1895 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.88 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
1968 CC
Engine Capacity
1781 CC
138 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 bhp
148 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
220 NM
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
320 NM
220 NM
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
132 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
121 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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10.69 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.08 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
10.69 kg/bhp
9.08 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
53 mpg
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
42 mpg
city
26 mpg
63 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
645 mi
Range
422 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
109.1 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).
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
139 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
194 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
406 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L