The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 37,000
€ 20,600
€ 37,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,600
ⓘ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 300 is 6 inches longer, 3.7 inches wider and 2.5 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 2.0.
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 2.0
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 300
VW New Beetle 2.0
3133 lb
Curb Weight
2921 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
212 lb
6.77 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 2.0
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
*AZJ*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
296 hp
113 hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
125 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 2.0
155 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
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10.58 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
10.58 lb/hp
25.85 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 2.0
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
35 mpg
25 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
33 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
457 mi
Range
364 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
457 mi
364 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
128.7 kWh
178.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft
