The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10)
€ 30,000
€ 21,700
€ 30,000
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 9.4 inches longer, 3.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
57.3
70.9
78.4
59
67.8
74.7
70.9 in
Width
67.8 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
57.3 in
Height
59 in
105.7
172
99
162.6
172 in
Length
162.6 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
6.31 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
KL
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 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
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
148 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
266 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
VW New Beetle 2.0
135 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 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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21.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.43 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21.54 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
65 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
65 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
57 mpg
city
18 mpg
71 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
863 mi
Range
372 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
863 mi
372 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
74 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
74 kWh
174.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (WLTP)
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
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
827 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
