The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 27,700
 Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D2
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700

ⓘ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 D2.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 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 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 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 D2
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4398 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
344 lb
9.89 %
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
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 automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
29.47 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
69 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D2
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 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