The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 24,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
69.6
77.4
67.8 in
Width
69.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
300 lb
9.42 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9C
Generation
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
518 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 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
