The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

€ 29,000
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 27,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra is 1.8 inches longer, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
69.6
77.5
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
71.2
79.6
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
99.9
168.4
170.2 in
Length
168.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
153 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.17 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
14.17 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
37 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
22 mpg
city
29 mpg
36 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
542 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
235 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft