The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 20,100
€ 23,300
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
69.6
77.5
67.8 in
Width
69.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
101.5
169.9
162.6 in
Length
169.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4156 lb
Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.73 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
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 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
112 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.2 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
22.2 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
41 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
51 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
633 mi
Range
600 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
600 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
117.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
