The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 21,900
€ 18,700
€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,700
ⓘ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 SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive is 3.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.6
56.9
71.3
77.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.9 in
Height
59 in
102.4
166.5
99
162.6
166.5 in
Length
162.6 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.6
2734 lb
Curb Weight
2815 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.91 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.6
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 SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
108 hp
101 hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
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25.31 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.87 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
25.31 lb/hp
27.87 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
71 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
71 mpg
31 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
60 mpg
city
23 mpg
76 mpg
highway
40 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
941 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
941 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
67.9 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).
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
67.9 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
