The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

€ 35,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 21,900
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,900

ⓘ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 2.0 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (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 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3946 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.82 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CFF*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
138 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
123 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.28 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
22.28 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
48 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
37 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
697 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
697 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
100.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
871 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft