The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 20,100
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 20,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 1.4 TSI is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2996 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI (11 - 14)
Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.37 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
177 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
18.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
18.96 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
518 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
125 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
862 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