The Comparative Analysis :
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT Dune DSG (16 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
€ 32,000

€ 34,800

€ 32,000
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
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
168.1
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
3283 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.57 %

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 dual clutch 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
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
15.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
15.13 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
35 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
35 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
503 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
503 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
125 kWh
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI BMT
128.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
253 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
840 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