The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 33,600

€ 39,100

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 9.8 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1434
1816
1975
1420
1783
2041
1816 mm
Width
1783 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1434 mm
Height
1420 mm
2631
4271
2647
4369
4271 mm
Length
4369 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1582 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2000 kg

Weight Difference:
161 kg
10.18 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
350 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
88 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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5.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.33 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5.44 kg/bhp
6.33 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
43 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
59 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
471 mi
Range
653 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L