The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 23,800
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
99
162.6
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
103.8
167.8
162.6 in
Length
167.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.54 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)

General

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
661 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
89 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft