The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 19,900
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
69.6
77.5
67.8 in
Width
69.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
101.5
169.9
162.6 in
Length
169.9 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.04 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
9C
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
113 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
18 mpg
city
18 mpg
34 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
372 mi
Range
281 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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).
140 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
