The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 32,300
€ 28,800
€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D3
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D3
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb
Weight Difference:
150 lb
4.27 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D3
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
22 mpg
city
34 mpg
36 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
422 mi
Range
717 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
