The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
€ 31,900

€ 26,300

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
71.5
77.8
59.1
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
103.6
168.1
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3047 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
29.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
45 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
464 mi
Range
657 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
657 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
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).
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
98.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft