The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 21,900

€ 33,300

€ 21,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 1.7 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
58.5
71.2
79.6
56
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
99.9
168.4
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
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3902 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.59 %

General
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC 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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
158 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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 SC Cupra 265
Performance
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
129 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
19.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
19.16 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
38 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
551 mi
Range
478 mi
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
551 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
117.5 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).
123.1 kWh
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
117.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.4 TSI
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
875 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