The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 18,700

€ 21,600

€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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
168.6
162.6 in
Length
168.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
6.25 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
23 mpg
city
42 mpg
40 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
455 mi
Range
647 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 1.6
142.1 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft