The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 21,700
€ 28,400
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
55 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
18 mpg
city
47 mpg
34 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
723 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
88.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
