The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 21,700

€ 20,300

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 7.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.89 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
9C
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

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 TDI
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
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
372 mi
Range
759 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft