The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 24,300
€ 37,400
€ 24,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
100
168.7
103.6
168.5
168.7 in
Length
168.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3012 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
143 lb
4.53 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
28.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
28.96 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
43 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
35 mpg
city
27 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
621 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
621 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
104.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
203 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
847 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
