The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 33,700
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 31,600
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.7 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.1 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3316 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4145 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
240 lb
7.24 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
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 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
22.41 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
49 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
49 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
712 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
464 mi
712 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 kWh
98.8 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
829 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft