The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 25,600

€ 33,100

€ 25,600
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 2.0 TSI is 0.3 inches longer, 0.3 inches narrower and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
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 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3124 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.57 %

General
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
16
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*CPL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
197 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
207 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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15.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
15.86 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
32 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
462 mi
Range
464 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
462 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
140.2 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 2.0 TSI
140.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
277 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
911 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