The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 ECO (14 - 15)
€ 45,000

€ 29,900

€ 45,000
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 ECO.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.93 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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 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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 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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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
71 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
71 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
24 mpg
city
62 mpg
41 mpg
highway
78 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
426 mi
Range
1168 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
1168 mi
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
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).
67.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
138.2 kWh
67.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 ECO
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 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
1052 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