The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18)
€ 33,600

€ 29,200

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 265 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 D3
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
103.6
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 D3
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3470 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
337 lb
9.71 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
23.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
471 mi
Range
838 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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