The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 17,500
€ 17,700
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,700
ⓘ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 VW New Beetle 1.4 is 3.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
71.3
77.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
102.4
166.5
162.6 in
Length
166.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2621 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
5.41 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
9C
Generation
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BCA*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
74 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
100 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
456 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.2 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
25.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
40 mpg
41 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
634 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1127 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
