The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 20,100
€ 29,000
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
58.5
71.2
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
99.9
168.4
101.5
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
366 lb
10.89 %
General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine with gas turbine compressor
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CTH*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
129 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
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18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
518 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
125 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
