The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 33,100
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 29,200
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D3
€ 33,100
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 280 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
401 lb
11.53 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

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11.14 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.14 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
35 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
51 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
963 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
464 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
127 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft