The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

€ 33,300
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
€ 27,000
 VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 2.6 inches lower than the VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.3
77.8
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
166.8 in
Length
168.8 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99.4 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
110 lb
3.45 %
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
261 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265

62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
21.53 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
36 mpg
50 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
28 mpg
city
42 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
478 mi
727 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
123.1 kWh
96.7 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
981 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft