The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI (05 - 10)
€ 32,300

€ 20,100

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,100
ⓘ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 R is 19.4 cm longer, 4.7 cm wider and 4 cm lower than the VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1458
1768
1968
1498
1721
1897
1768 mm
Width
1721 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1897 mm
1458 mm
Height
1498 mm
2578
4323
2515
4129
4323 mm
Length
4129 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2515 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1366 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
159 kg
10.43 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
1P
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*BSW*
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1896 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 bhp
104 bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
350 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
350 NM
240 NM
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

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

VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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5.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.13 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5.84 kg/bhp
13.13 kg/bhp
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
35 mpg
52 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
26 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
61 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
422 mi
Range
633 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
633 mi
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
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).
111 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
111 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW New Beetle 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
354 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
214 L







1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
769 L