The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive (10 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 19,100
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb
Weight Difference:
172 lb
5.76 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
9C
Generation
1P
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 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
111 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
28.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
633 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
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).
102.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
