The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18)
€ 19,700
€ 26,800
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
2899 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.97 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
48 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
41 mpg
36 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
634 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
92.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
