The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 32,300

€ 29,900

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 D4 ECO.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 D4 ECO
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.36 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
71 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
22 mpg
city
62 mpg
36 mpg
highway
78 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
422 mi
Range
1168 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
137 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft