The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 29,700

€ 29,000

€ 29,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI BMT is 1.5 inches shorter, 2.1 inches wider and 1.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
59.1
71.7
79.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.7 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100
168.7
101.5
170.2
168.7 in
Length
170.2 in
100 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium 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 Cupra
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
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
124 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
22.05 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.05 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
51 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
44 mpg
city
22 mpg
57 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
743 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
743 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
94.6 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
94.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft