The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 27,700
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 27,700
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 TSI BMT is 1.8 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 1.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
58.5
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
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 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
287 lb
8.54 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
16
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
*CUL*
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
145 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

305 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
14.17 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.17 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
37 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
city
22 mpg
45 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
422 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
542 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 TSI BMT
119.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
235 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
981 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