The Comparative Analysis :

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 28,500
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14) VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 28,500
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 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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
71.2
79.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
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
Blueprint VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
99.9
168.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
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
3172 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.26 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

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 dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch 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
207 hp
at 5300 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
207 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
141 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
23 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
471 mi
VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
450 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
144 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
144 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

VW Beetle 2.0 TSI
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 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