Volkswagen Beetle (2001 – 2003) vs SEAT Leon Cupra (2001 – 2002): specs compared
The Volkswagen Beetle is the more powerful of the two, with up to 224 hp against 204 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.7 s against 7.3 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra has the higher top speed: 237 km/h against 225 km/h. It uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 11.9 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,276 kg against 1,530 kg. At 4,183 mm, the SEAT Leon Cupra is 83 mm longer than the Volkswagen Beetle.
| Specification |
Volkswagen
Beetle
2001 – 2003
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2001 – 2002
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Germany | Spain |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2003 | 2001 – 2002 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 1 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol | Diesel, Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | AWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 224 hp | 150 – 204 hp |
| Torque | 320 Nm | 270 – 320 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 s | 7.3 – 8.9 s |
| Top speed | 225 km/h | 216 – 237 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 11.9 L/100 km | 5.3 – 9.0 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,100 mm | 4,183 mm |
| Width | 1,810 mm | 1,742 mm |
| Height | 1,480 mm | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,510 mm | 2,512 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,530 kg | 1,276 – 1,475 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.