The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 10)
€ 19,700
€ 25,000
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 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
169.9
162.6 in
Length
169.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4244 lb
Weight Difference:
254 lb
8.06 %
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
22.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
38 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
30 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
412 mi
Range
551 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
551 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
127.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
