The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
€ 34,800

€ 30,300

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
71.5
77.8
58.6
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
103.6
168.1
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 2.0 TSI BMT
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3199 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
66 lb
2.06 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 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 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
144 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
14.74 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
28 mpg
city
26 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
503 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
503 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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).
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 280
125 kWh
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
253 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft