The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20)
€ 20,800

€ 26,800

€ 20,800
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 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2773 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.88 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
109 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.74 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
18.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
609 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
96.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft