The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
€ 33,700

€ 18,400

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,400
ⓘ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 290 is 0.7 cm shorter, 0.8 cm wider and 5.2 cm lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1434
1816
1975
1486
1808
2021
1816 mm
Width
1808 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1434 mm
Height
1486 mm
2631
4271
2537
4278
4271 mm
Length
4278 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1760 kg

Weight Difference:
79 kg
5.66 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
286 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 bhp
104 bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
175 NM
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
350 NM
175 NM
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
151 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
▶ REPLAY
4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.65 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
4.88 kg/bhp
12.65 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
42 mpg
53 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
32 mpg
city
43 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
464 mi
Range
645 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
645 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 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).
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
100.4 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
156 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
123 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
495 kg
Maximum Payload
444 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
310 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L