The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 22,300
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 22,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 BMT is 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
71.2
79.6
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
71.2 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
168.4 in
Length
166.8 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
2970 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.45 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC 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 BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CZD*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.75 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.07 lb/hp
10.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
34 mpg
city
28 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
977 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