The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 28,800
 Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 32,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800

ⓘ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 D3.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
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 D3
3031 lb
Curb Weight
3512 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4497 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
481 lb
13.7 %
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
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 automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
276 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

▶ REPLAY
10.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
10.98 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
35 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
27 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
464 mi
Range
717 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
464 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 D3
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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
985 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft