The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo (05 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 21,500
€ 29,000
€ 21,500
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 1.8 5V Turbo is 7.6 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra
2963 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.87 %
General
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
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
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AWU*
Engine Code
5
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
148 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
162 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
162 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra
126 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
20.02 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
20.02 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
29 mpg
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
29 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
21 mpg
city
22 mpg
37 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
422 mi
Range
422 mi
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
422 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
153.5 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 1.8 5V Turbo
153.5 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 1.8 5V Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
895 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
