The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 21,700
€ 24,300
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 9.4 inches shorter, 3.1 inches narrower and 1.7 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
57.3
70.9
78.4
67.8 in
Width
70.9 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
59 in
Height
57.3 in
99
162.6
105.7
172
162.6 in
Length
172 in
99 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb
Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.92 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
9C
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-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
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
49 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18 mpg
city
38 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
647 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
174.3 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).
90.9 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
