The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 32,300

€ 29,100

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 4.6 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 T4
1458
1768
1968
1420
1783
2041
1768 mm
Width
1783 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1458 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4323
2647
4369
4323 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 T4
1525 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1945 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1940 kg

Weight Difference:
17 kg
1.11 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 T4
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Super Unleaded (98 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
261 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
178 bhp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 bhp
178 bhp
Volvo V40 T4
350 NM
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
350 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 T4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
86 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
118 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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5.84 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.47 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5.84 kg/bhp
8.47 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
35 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
26 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
motorway
55 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
422 mi
Range
631 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
432 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L