The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 24,500
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.1 in
Length
168.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3005 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3968 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.31 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 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 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
20.3 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
633 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 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).
102.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
102.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft