The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 25,400

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
167.8
162.6 in
Length
167.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3014 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
192 lb
6.37 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon 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

4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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20.36 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.36 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
55 mpg
34 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
380 mi
Range
797 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
380 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
170.4 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 1.8 5V Turbo
170.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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