The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 32,300

€ 26,700

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 4.5 cm longer, 4 cm narrower and 2.8 cm lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TSI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1458
1768
1968
1486
1808
2021
1768 mm
Width
1808 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2021 mm
1458 mm
Height
1486 mm
2578
4323
2537
4278
4323 mm
Length
4278 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2537 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1417 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
108 kg
7.08 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
1P
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*CPL*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
207 bhp
at 5300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 bhp
207 bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
350 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
350 NM
280 NM
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
142 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
101 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
5.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.85 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5.84 kg/bhp
6.85 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
35 mpg
39 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
26 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
48 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
468 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
413 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
310 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
905 L