The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
€ 35,200
€ 30,100
€ 35,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra 300 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
56.5
71.5
77.8
59.1
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
103.6
168.5
100
168.7
168.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3228 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.71 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
217 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
10.39 lb/hp
14.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
34 mpg
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
518 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
450 mi
518 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
130.7 kWh
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI 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
