The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 21,700

€ 20,900

€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 3.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
59
67.8
74.7
56.9
71.3
77.8
67.8 in
Width
71.3 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56.9 in
99
162.6
102.4
166.5
162.6 in
Length
166.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
10.48 %

General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
9C
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
45 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
18 mpg
city
35 mpg
34 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
598 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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