The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 29,300

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra is 1.9 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 T4
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.6 in
Width
73.1 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 T4
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
46 lb
1.35 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 T4
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
237 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra
221 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 T4
153 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
14.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
14.19 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
29 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
36 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
422 mi
Range
688 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
422 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
153.5 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra
Volvo V40 T4
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