The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 20,100
€ 20,800
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 9.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.77 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
9C
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
675 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
111 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).
87.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
