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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

1999–2006 vs 1998–2010 · Hatchback 5-door vs Hatchback 3-door/Convertible

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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006 · 13 engines · Stella, Signo, Sport, CupraSpecifications →Listings →
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010 · 12 engines · Base, Highline, United, ComfortlineSpecifications →Listings →
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SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M)1999–2006no listings
Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)1998–2010no listings
Dimensions
Length4,184 mmLength4,081 mm
Width1,742 mmWidth1,724 mm
Height1,430 mm–1,439 mmHeight1,498 mm–1,502 mm
Wheelbase2,513 mmWheelbase2,508 mm
Ground clearance115 mm–130 mmGround clearance110 mm–125 mm
Trunk volume300 l–340 lTrunk volume201 l–209 l
Curb weight1,190 kg–1,500 kgCurb weight1,195 kg–1,420 kg
Fuel tank55 l–62 lFuel tank55 l
Engines
Production years1999–2006Production years1998–2010
Body typeHatchback 5-doorBody typeHatchback 3-door, Convertible
Number of engines13Number of engines12
Power55–165 kW (75–224 hp)Power55–110 kW (75–150 hp)
Displacement (l)1.4–2.8Displacement (l)1.4–2.5
FuelPetrol, DieselFuelPetrol, Diesel
GearboxManual, AutomaticGearboxManual, Automatic
DrivetrainFront-wheel, All-wheel (4x4)DrivetrainFront-wheel
Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90Lowest consumption4.9 l/100 km · 1.9 TDI 90
Best 0–100 km/h6.9 s · 1.8 20VT Cupra R 225Best 0–100 km/h8.9 s · 1.8 T
Top speed244 km/hTop speed207 km/h
Trim levelsStella · Base
Items in the base trim20 · StellaItems in the base trim20 · Base
Items in the top trim31 · CupraItems in the top trim28 · United
Equipment · Comfort3 · 5
Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓Steering Wheel Height Adjustment✓
Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment—Steering Wheel Reach Adjustment✓
Front Power Windows✓Front Power Windows✓
Power Steering✓Power Steering✓
Power-adjustable mirrors—Power-adjustable mirrors✓
Equipment · Interior3 · 3
Fabric✓Fabric✓
Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓Driver's Seat Height Adjustment✓
Folding Rear Seat✓Folding Rear Seat✓
Equipment · Multimedia2 · 2
Audio System✓Audio System✓
12V Socket✓12V Socket✓
Equipment · Safety7 · 5
Driver's Airbag✓Driver's Airbag✓
Front Passenger Airbag✓Front Passenger Airbag✓
Front Side Airbags✓Front Side Airbags✓
Rear Isofix Mounts✓Rear Isofix Mounts✓
Brake assist (BAS)✓Brake assist (BAS)—
ABS✓ABS✓
Rear Door Child Locks✓Rear Door Child Locks—
Equipment · Anti-theft2 · 2
Central Locking✓Central Locking✓
Immobilizer✓Immobilizer✓
Equipment · Exterior3 · 3
Steel Wheels✓Steel Wheels✓
R15 Wheels✓R15 Wheels✓
Full-size spare wheel✓Full-size spare wheel—
Compact spare wheel—Compact spare wheel✓
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Frequently asked questions

Which is bigger — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

Length: SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) 4,184 mm, Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4,081 mm (a 103 mm difference). Wheelbase: 2,513 vs 2,508 mm. Boot: 340 vs 209 l.

Which uses less fuel — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The most frugal SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) uses 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90); the most frugal Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 4.9 l/100 km (1.9 TDI 90).

Which is more powerful — SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) or Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C)?

The strongest SEAT Leon Mk1 (1M) makes 165 kW (224 hp) (1.8 20VT Cupra R 225); the strongest Volkswagen Beetle New Beetle (9C) 110 kW (150 hp) (1.8 T).

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