The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI DSG (13 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 22,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
71.3
77.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
102.4
166.5
162.6 in
Length
166.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2886 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.77 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
109 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
51 mpg
39 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
432 mi
Range
797 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
