The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15)
€ 32,600

€ 27,300

€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 280 is 5.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
56
71.3
77.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.3 in
Width
70.2 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 280
Volvo V40 D2
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3364 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.9 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
29.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
27 mpg
city
53 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
464 mi
Range
808 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
808 mi
Volvo V40 D2
Environmental Impact
127 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 SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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