The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15)
€ 20,100
€ 23,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2879 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.38 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.68 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
27.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
60 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
51 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
797 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1111 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
