The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) Volvo V40 T5
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 T5.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T5
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
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 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T5
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4431 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
328 lb
9.48 %
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
28 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft