The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 45,000

€ 35,000

€ 45,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon Cupra R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 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
168.5
104.2
172
168.5 in
Length
172 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.9 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5F
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 Cross Country 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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
53 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
426 mi
Range
963 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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