The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 33,300
€ 41,200
€ 33,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,200
ⓘ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 SC Cupra 265 is 5.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
56
71.3
77.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
166.8
104.2
172
166.8 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
261 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
36 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
478 mi
Range
653 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
478 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
123.1 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
