The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 34,800

€ 41,900

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900
ⓘ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 9.9 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 2.4 cm lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1434
1816
1975
1458
1783
2041
1816 mm
Width
1783 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1434 mm
Height
1458 mm
2631
4271
2646
4370
4271 mm
Length
4370 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2646 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1643 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2055 kg

Weight Difference:
222 kg
13.51 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Permanent all-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
250 bhp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 bhp
250 bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
400 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
350 NM
400 NM
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
85 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
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5.15 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.57 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5.15 kg/bhp
6.57 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
43 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
54 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
57 L
471 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
489 kg
Maximum Payload
412 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L