2005 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2005 Seat Leon is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle would be higher. At 1,896 cc (4 cylinders), 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Seat Leon (154 HP @ 4000 RPM) has 39 more horse power than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (115 HP @ 4200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle weights approximately 19 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2005 Seat Leon (320 Nm) has 155 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (165 Nm). This means 2005 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
| Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
| Model | Leon | New Beetle |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1895 cc | 1896 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 115 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 4200 RPM |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 83.1 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 93 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 18.5:1 | 10.0:1 |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1376 kg | 1395 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4100 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1730 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1510 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2410 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 5 L/100km | 9.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |
