The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 21,700
€ 18,000
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2987 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.93 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 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 2750 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
111 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 SC 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
26.43 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
26.43 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
26 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
18 mpg
city
45 mpg
34 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
372 mi
Range
758 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
372 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 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).
84.3 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
174.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
357 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
827 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
