The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 29,100
 Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

ⓘ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 280 is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T4
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.78 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T4
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
631 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft