The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 20,100

€ 31,100

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.73 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
177 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
28.96 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
51 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
44 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
44 mpg
51 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
633 mi
Range
675 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
94.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
780 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft