The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 25,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
58.6
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
71.9
79.6
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
71.9 in
Width
71.3 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
99.4
168.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
168.8 in
Length
166.8 in
99.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
101 lb
3.22 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUU*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
126 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

407 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
21.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
21.17 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
52 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
59 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
759 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
127 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
92.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
990 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