The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 20,100

€ 25,600

€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 10.7 cm shorter, 8.9 cm narrower and 6.7 cm taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1498
1721
1897
1431
1810
1975
1721 mm
Width
1810 mm
1897 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1498 mm
Height
1431 mm
2515
4129
2599
4236
4129 mm
Length
4236 mm
2515 mm
Wheelbase
2599 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
1366 kg
Kerb Weight
1307 kg
1720 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg

Weight Difference:
59 kg
4.32 %

General
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
104 bhp
178 bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
240 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
112 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
99 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.13 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.34 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
13.13 kg/bhp
7.34 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
52 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
42 mpg
city
40 mpg
61 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
633 mi
Range
545 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
633 mi
545 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI 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).
108 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
111 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
143 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
354 kg
Maximum Payload
533 kg
214 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






769 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L