The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 16)
€ 19,700
€ 27,500
€ 19,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,500
ⓘ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 2.0 is 5.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
71.5
77.8
67.8 in
Width
71.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
102.3
168.1
162.6 in
Length
168.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2912 lb
Curb Weight
3020 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.58 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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25.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.69 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.77 lb/hp
16.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
56 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
27 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
20 mpg
city
45 mpg
35 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
393 mi
Range
739 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
393 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
86.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
164.8 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
338 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
