The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 37,400

€ 33,000

€ 37,400
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 290 is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.5
71.5
77.8
55.9
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
103.6
168.5
104.2
172
168.5 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3155 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.31 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
478 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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