The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 24,200
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16) VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 24,200
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 BMT is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT DSG (14 - 16)
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 BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3007 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT DSG (14 - 16)
Weight Difference:
126 lb
4.02 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon 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 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 Cupra 290

Performance

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

397 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
44 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
50 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
645 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
645 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
100.4 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 BMT
100.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
196 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
983 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