The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 34,800
€ 20,600
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 VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 1.7 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
58.6
71.9
79.6
56
71.3
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
99.4
168.8
102.2
167.2
168.8 in
Length
167.2 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
2954 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
77 lb
2.54 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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 SC Cupra 300
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
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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 SC Cupra 300
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
112 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.24 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.4 lb/hp
10.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
34 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
46 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
39 mpg
city
26 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
670 mi
Range
450 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
670 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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).
130.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
96.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
