The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 15,600
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
2815 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.69 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
40 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
542 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
