The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 31,600

€ 45,000

€ 31,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.2 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
59.1
71.7
79.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
71.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59.1 in
Height
56.5 in
100
168.7
103.6
168.5
168.7 in
Length
168.5 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3316 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.38 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
148 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
251 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
123 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
420 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
22.41 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
49 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
712 mi
Range
426 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
712 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
98.8 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).
138.2 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
98.8 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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