The Comparative Analysis :

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
€ 24,500
 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

ⓘ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 Ecomotive.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
59
Blueprint VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
67.8
74.7
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3012 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.77 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (15 - 16)

General

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
108 hp
at 3250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 Ecomotive

Performance

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
112 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
65 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
35 mpg
city
57 mpg
51 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
863 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
74 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1168 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft