The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 17,500
€ 18,500
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 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
71.5
77.8
67.8 in
Width
71.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
103.8
167.8
162.6 in
Length
167.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.88 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
5F
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
31.73 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
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
41 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
758 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1144 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
