The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 35,400
€ 20,100
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 14.2 cm longer, 9.5 cm wider and 6.4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1434
1816
1975
1498
1721
1897
1816 mm
Width
1721 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1434 mm
Height
1498 mm
2631
4271
2515
4129
4271 mm
Length
4129 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg
Weight Difference:
55 kg
3.87 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
286 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
350 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
79 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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4.97 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
4.97 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
43 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
33 mpg
city
42 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
471 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 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).
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
125 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
214 L
1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L
