The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 28,900
 VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,900

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2 inches shorter, 0.4 inches narrower and 3.1 inches lower than the VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
71.3 in
Width
71.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56 in
Height
59.1 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)
100
168.7
166.8 in
Length
168.7 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
100 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3990 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.43 %
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
5F
Generation
16
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

400 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
20.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
43 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
621 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
621 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Environmental Impact
127 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
104.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
915 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
25.6 cu ft