The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 22,100

€ 33,100

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The VW Beetle 1.6 TDI is 0.7 cm longer, 0.8 cm narrower and 5.2 cm taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
1486
1808
2021
1434
1816
1975
1808 mm
Width
1816 mm
2021 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1486 mm
Height
1434 mm
2537
4278
2631
4271
4278 mm
Length
4271 mm
2537 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
1361 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
34 kg
2.44 %

General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
276 bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
250 NM
350 NM
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
160 m
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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13.09 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.05 kg/bhp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
13.09 kg/bhp
5.05 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
42 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
51 mpg
city
32 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
727 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
124 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
389 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
310 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







905 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L