The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 30,100
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 30,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 0.2 inches wider and 2.7 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
59.1
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
71.7
79.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
100
168.7
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
168.7 in
Length
168.1 in
100 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3228 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune (16 - 17)
Weight Difference:
95 lb
2.94 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
217 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
142 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
14.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
14.88 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
36 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
518 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
125 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
829 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
8.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
25.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft