The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 23,700
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 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 6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
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 1.5 TGI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2868 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.75 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

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
Drivetrain
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
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg  ( 49 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
49 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
35 mpg
city
16.7 lb
51 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
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).
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
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data