The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Geartronic (18 - 18)
€ 35,100

€ 31,000

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
56
71.3
77.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.3 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56 in
Height
57.4 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 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3474 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.48 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
482 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
29.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
51 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
51 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
478 mi
Range
838 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
838 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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).
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
94.6 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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