The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
€ 20,600
€ 25,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
181 lb
6.2 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
46 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
36 mpg
33 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
609 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
96.6 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
