2006 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle
To start off, 2006 Seat Leon is newer by 2 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. Both 2006 Seat Leon and 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle are equipped with a 1,896 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle (113 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 9 more horse power than 2006 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 4000 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle should accelerate faster than 2006 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 65 kg more than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
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, 2006 Seat Leon (250 Nm @ 1900 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle. (165 Nm @ 2400 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2004 Volkswagen New Beetle | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | New Beetle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2004 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1896 cc | 1896 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 104 HP | 113 HP |
Engine RPM | 4000 RPM | 5200 RPM |
Torque | 250 Nm | 165 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 2400 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 79.5 mm | 82.5 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 95.5 mm | 92.8 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 19.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline - Premium |
Top Speed | 185 km/hour | 185 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.3 seconds | 10.9 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1296 kg | 1231 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1500 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2590 mm |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |