The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 33,500
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500

ⓘ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, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.95 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 280
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
56 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 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 D4 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft