The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18) vs. VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo Automatic (05 - 07)
€ 34,800

€ 22,200

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 SC Cupra 300 is 4.6 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
56
71.3
77.8
59
67.8
74.7
71.3 in
Width
67.8 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.7 in
56 in
Height
59 in
102.2
167.2
99
162.6
167.2 in
Length
162.6 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
99 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3014 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
5F
Generation
9C
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
4-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
*AWU*
4
Valves
5
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
296 hp
148 hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
▶ REPLAY
10.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.36 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
10.24 lb/hp
20.36 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
34 mpg
26 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
26 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
450 mi
Range
380 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
450 mi
380 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
170.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
130.7 kWh
170.4 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
348 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
6.1 cu ft






32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
21.8 cu ft