The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive (13 - 15)
€ 20,600
€ 22,400
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 5.3 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
167.8
162.6 in
Length
167.8 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.9 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
113 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
▶ REPLAY
25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.72 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
25.72 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
71 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
71 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
18 mpg
city
60 mpg
33 mpg
highway
76 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
941 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
941 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
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).
67.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
140 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Ecomotive
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 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
