The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 22,100
 VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100

ⓘ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 280 is 0.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.6 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 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 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.6 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 1.6 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3858 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.21 %
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CAY*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
28.85 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
858 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft