The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.4 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 17,500
€ 15,000
€ 17,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 4.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
167.2
162.6 in
Length
167.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
2771 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
196 lb
7.07 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
74 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
93 lb‑ft
at 3300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.4
93 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
100 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
37.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.4
37.45 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.4
33 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
25 mpg
city
37 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
609 mi
VW New Beetle 1.4
482 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.4
134.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
866 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
