The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 31,900

€ 20,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 14.2 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW New Beetle 2.0
1434
1816
1975
1498
1721
1897
1816 mm
Width
1721 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1434 mm
Height
1498 mm
2631
4271
2515
4129
4271 mm
Length
4129 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW New Beetle 2.0
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1325 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1730 kg

Weight Difference:
70 kg
5.02 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW New Beetle 2.0
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 bhp
113 bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
170 NM
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
350 NM
170 NM
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
179 m
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 2.0
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5.34 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.73 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5.34 kg/bhp
11.73 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
42 mpg
30 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
32 mpg
city
21 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
39 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
464 mi
Range
364 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
127 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
405 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L