The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 21,500
€ 15,000
€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 3.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
2963 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
388 lb
13.09 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
126 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
36 mpg
37 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
98.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1151 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
