The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,100
€ 22,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 18.6 cm shorter, 4.7 cm narrower and 4 cm taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1498
1721
1897
1458
1768
1968
1721 mm
Width
1768 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1498 mm
Height
1458 mm
2515
4129
2578
4315
4129 mm
Length
4315 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1430 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1850 kg
Weight Difference:
64 kg
4.48 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9C
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*BSW*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1896 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.05 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
9.05 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
633 mi
Range
503 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
341 L
769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L
