The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 28,400

€ 23,600

€ 28,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,600
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
168.6
99
162.6
168.6 in
Length
162.6 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3025 lb
Curb Weight
3051 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
26 lb
0.85 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
251 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
134 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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20.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20.44 lb/hp
20.61 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
47 mpg
city
19 mpg
62 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
384 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
723 mi
384 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
168.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
88.5 kWh
168.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1054 lb
Maximum Payload
873 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft