The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 23,600

€ 28,500

€ 23,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,500
ⓘ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 1.8 5V Turbo is 4.6 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
56.3
71.3
77.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56.3 in
99
162.6
102.3
167.2
162.6 in
Length
167.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3051 lb
Curb Weight
2976 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.46 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
124 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.61 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
44 mpg
35 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
384 mi
Range
690 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
384 mi
690 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
168.7 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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
168.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
873 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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