The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 19,700
€ 33,100
€ 19,700
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 considerably. The VW New Beetle 1.6 is 5.6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
59
67.8
74.7
56.5
71.5
77.8
67.8 in
Width
71.5 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
59 in
Height
56.5 in
99
162.6
103.6
168.1
162.6 in
Length
168.1 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2899 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.72 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*BFS*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
109 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.7 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
28 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
412 mi
Range
464 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
412 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
157.2 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 New Beetle 1.6
157.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
319 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
