The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 19,500
€ 37,000
€ 19,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,000
ⓘ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 is 0.1 inches shorter, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 300.
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
2859 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
273 lb
8.71 %
General
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 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 5000 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
104 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
129 lb‑ft
at 1550 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
129 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Performance
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon 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
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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27.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.58 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
27.49 lb/hp
10.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
40 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
33 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
579 mi
Range
457 mi
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
579 mi
457 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.2 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 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
