The Comparative Analysis :
VW New Beetle 2.0 Automatic (05 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 20,600
€ 45,000
€ 20,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 2.0 is 6 inches shorter, 3.7 inches narrower and 2.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
168.5
162.6 in
Length
168.5 in
99 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
2921 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb
Weight Difference:
282 lb
8.8 %
General
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
9C
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
4-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
*AZJ*
Engine Code
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 5200 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
113 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
125 lb‑ft
at 2400 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
VW New Beetle 2.0
125 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
113 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
587 ft
0.000 sec
VW New Beetle 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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25.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
VW New Beetle 2.0
25.85 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
32 mpg
VW New Beetle 2.0
25 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
18 mpg
city
24 mpg
33 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
364 mi
Range
426 mi
VW New Beetle 2.0
364 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
138.2 kWh
VW New Beetle 2.0
178.2 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
VW New Beetle 2.0
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
6.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
21.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
