The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 20,300

€ 45,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
168.5
168.4 in
Length
168.5 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2959 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.65 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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 R
▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.45 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
39 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
988 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft