The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 23,800
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 23,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
71.2
79.6
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
71.2 in
Width
69.6 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
58.5 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
168.4 in
Length
170.2 in
99.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI DSG (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.08 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
16
Generation
1P
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
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CFF*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
138 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
22.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
22.64 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
34 mpg
city
22 mpg
51 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
633 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
633 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
111 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).
153.5 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
111 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
225 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TDI
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
866 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