The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
€ 29,000
€ 25,500
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 D2
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 D2
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3243 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
119 lb
3.54 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 D2
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 D2
153 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.7 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
28.7 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
64 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
64 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
22 mpg
city
57 mpg
36 mpg
highway
69 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
422 mi
Range
873 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
873 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
76.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
76.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft

















