The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
€ 20,100

€ 23,700

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,700
ⓘ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 15.3 cm shorter, 9.5 cm narrower and 3.9 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1498
1721
1897
1459
1816
1975
1721 mm
Width
1816 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1498 mm
Height
1459 mm
2515
4129
2636
4282
4129 mm
Length
4282 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1301 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1810 kg

Weight Difference:
65 kg
4.76 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
128 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
200 NM
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
140 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.16 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
10.16 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
5.6 kg✽
( 9 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon petrol equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per imperial gallon (~4.546 litres), is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
59 MPGe
9 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
42 mpg
city
7.6 kg
61 mpg
motorway
4.5 kg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
17 kg
633 mi
Range
302 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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).
25.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
111 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
509 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
275 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
No data