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 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
58.5
71.2
79.6
56.5
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
99.9
168.4
103.6
168.1
168.4 in
Length
168.1 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.44 %
General
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CAY*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
104 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
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
525 ft
0.000 sec
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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28.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
28.85 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
43 mpg
city
27 mpg
53 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
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)
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 1.6 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
858 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
