The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 17,500
€ 29,100
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 9.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
59
67.8
74.7
57.3
70.9
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
57.3 in
99
162.6
105.7
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.63 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
9C
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
100 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
25 mpg
city
39 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
647 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
90.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
