2006 Seat Leon vs. 2009 Volkswagen Beetle
To start off, 2009 Volkswagen Beetle is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. Both 2006 Seat Leon and 2009 Volkswagen Beetle are equipped with a 1,984 cc engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Seat Leon (182 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 68 more horse power than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (114 HP @ 5400 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2006 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2009 Volkswagen 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 (270 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 98 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle. (172 Nm @ 3200 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Volkswagen Beetle.
Compare all specifications:
2006 Seat Leon | 2009 Volkswagen Beetle | |
Make | Seat | Volkswagen |
Model | Leon | Beetle |
Year Released | 2006 | 2009 |
Body Type | Hatchback | Convertible |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1984 cc | 1984 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 182 HP | 114 HP |
Engine RPM | 6000 RPM | 5400 RPM |
Torque | 270 Nm | 172 Nm |
Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 3200 RPM |
Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.3:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
Top Speed | 216 km/hour | 180 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.8 seconds | 11.7 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
Vehicle Length | 4320 mm | 4090 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1730 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1510 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2520 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.2 L/100km | 8.8 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 55 L |