The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 23,800
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 33,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800

ⓘ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 280 is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 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 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3124 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.64 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
22.64 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 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 2.0 TDI
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
111 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
225 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
866 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft