The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

€ 31,900
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 20,100
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2996 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.57 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine com­pres­sor
Engine Code
*CTH*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
158 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
18.96 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
862 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft