The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 35,400
€ 43,000
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb
Weight Difference:
489 lb
13.5 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
10.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
10.95 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
471 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 290
125 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
