The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,400
€ 22,200
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56.5
71.5
77.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.5 in
Width
67.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56.5 in
Height
59 in
103.6
168.5
99
162.6
168.5 in
Length
162.6 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb
Weight Difference:
141 lb
4.47 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5F
Generation
9C
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
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
27 mpg
city
18 mpg
44 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
478 mi
Range
380 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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).
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).
170.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
