The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 18,700
€ 28,700
€ 18,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 1.6 is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
162.6 in
Length
170.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2815 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.11 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
111 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
528 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.87 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
27.87 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
23 mpg
city
36 mpg
40 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
455 mi
Range
670 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
455 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
142.1 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
