The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 17,500
€ 21,400
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
69.6
77.5
67.8 in
Width
69.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
101.5
169.9
162.6 in
Length
169.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.69 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
42 mpg
41 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
482 mi
Range
759 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
