The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 18,600
€ 33,600
€ 18,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
58.6
71.9
79.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
99.4
168.8
103.6
168.1
168.8 in
Length
168.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2897 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
236 lb
7.53 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
16
Generation
5F
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CYV*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
27.86 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
645 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
645 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
