The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 26,500
€ 21,700
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 7.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.6 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.4
69.6
77.5
59
67.8
74.7
69.6 in
Width
67.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.4 in
Height
59 in
101.5
169.9
99
162.6
169.9 in
Length
162.6 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3252 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4178 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
265 lb
8.15 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
138 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
127 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23.57 lb/hp
26.43 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
35 mpg
city
18 mpg
52 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
645 mi
Range
372 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
645 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
174.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109.1 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
