The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive (16 - 18)
€ 20,100
€ 21,100
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,100
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
168.6
162.6 in
Length
168.6 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2650 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
362 lb
12.02 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
112 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
53 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
706 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
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).
83.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
