The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)

€ 22,600
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 31,900
 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 0.4 inches wider and 2.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
168.8 in
Length
168.1 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
2967 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
108 lb
3.51 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
148 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 Cupra 265

Performance

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

▶ REPLAY
20.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
20.05 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
42 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
34 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
610 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
610 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
106.1 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
209 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft