The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Chevrolet Volt (11 - 14)
€ 33,600
€ 45,500
€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 8.9 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Chevrolet Volt.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Chevrolet Volt
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.7
70.4
78.2
71.5 in
Width
70.4 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.2 in
56.5 in
Height
56.7 in
103.6
168.1
105.7
177.1
168.1 in
Length
177.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Chevrolet Volt
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3818 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4707 lb
Weight Difference:
686 lb
17.97 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Chevrolet Volt
5F
Generation
D1JCI
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Electricity

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Chevrolet Volt
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder plug-in hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
148 hp
Chevrolet Volt
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
273 lb‑ft
at 0 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
273 lb‑ft
Chevrolet Volt
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Chevrolet Volt
155 mph
Maximum Speed
100 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec
Chevrolet Volt
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
25.8 lb/hp
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Chevrolet Volt
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined ✽ per 100 miles
22 kWh✽
( 153 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
153 MPGe
Chevrolet Volt
28 mpg
city
No data
43 mpg
highway
No data
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16 kWh
471 mi
Range
74 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
74 mi
Chevrolet Volt
Environmental Impact
125 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).
43.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
43.9 kWh
Chevrolet Volt
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
43 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Chevrolet Volt
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
888 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
8.8 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.5 cu ft






















