The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

€ 33,700
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 18,400
 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
€ 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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.3 inches wider and 2 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
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 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
168.1 in
Length
168.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.66 %
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (14 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CYV*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
104 hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
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

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.89 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
27.89 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
44 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
51 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
979 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft