The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (20 - ..)
€ 20,800
€ 25,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
57.3
70.9
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
57.3 in
99
162.6
105.7
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3062 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.75 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic 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
108 hp
at 2750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
109 mph
Maximum Speed
125 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
472 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.35 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
28.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
69 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
21 mpg
city
62 mpg
39 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
914 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
914 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
70 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
182 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
