The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 20,300

€ 34,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56.5 in
99.9
168.4
103.6
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.55 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 280
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
51 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 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