The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 31,900
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 32,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,000

ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3283 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
207 lb
6.31 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
15.13 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
840 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft