The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 37,400
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 28,400
 VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400

ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3144 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.35 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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