The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

€ 45,000
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 22,600
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra R is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 2.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
71.5
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.5 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
168.5 in
Length
168.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
2967 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.37 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 1.4 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 R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CZD*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
20.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
24 mpg
city
34 mpg
41 mpg
highway
49 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
610 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
610 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
106.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
957 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft