The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (13 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10)
€ 24,700

€ 18,700

€ 24,700
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 10.7 cm longer, 8.9 cm wider and 6.7 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.6.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1431
1810
1975
1498
1721
1897
1810 mm
Width
1721 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1431 mm
Height
1498 mm
2596
4236
2515
4129
4236 mm
Length
4129 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
1290 kg
Kerb Weight
1277 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1680 kg

Weight Difference:
13 kg
1.01 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*BFS*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1595 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
101 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
148 NM
VW New Beetle 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
103 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
161 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
▶ REPLAY
7.25 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.64 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.25 kg/bhp
12.64 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
47 mpg
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
38 mpg
city
27 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
518 mi
Range
455 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
455 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
Environmental Impact
113.6 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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
VW New Beetle 1.6
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
540 kg
Maximum Payload
403 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L