The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 26,300

€ 33,300

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 2 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 3.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
59.1
71.7
79.6
56
71.3
77.8
71.7 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
56 in
100
168.7
102.2
166.8
168.7 in
Length
166.8 in
100 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3047 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
29 lb
0.94 %

General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC Cupra 265
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
110 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
29.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
29.3 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
45 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
39 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
657 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
98.5 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
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
877 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