The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.6 Tiptronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 20,800
€ 29,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
59
67.8
74.7
57.4
69.6
77.5
67.8 in
Width
69.6 in
74.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
59 in
Height
57.4 in
99
162.6
101.5
170.2
162.6 in
Length
170.2 in
99 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
2886 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.16 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
9C
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
101 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
109 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
13.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
600 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
28.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.6
28.57 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.6
30 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
39 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
432 mi
Range
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.6
432 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
153.5 kWh
VW New Beetle 1.6
149.7 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
304 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.6
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
884 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
