The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

€ 45,000
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 29,700
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,700

ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 0.2 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
71.5
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
168.5 in
Length
168.7 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3263 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4101 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.84 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
*CUU*
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.05 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
22.05 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
51 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
24 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
743 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
743 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI 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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
94.6 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra R
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft