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

€ 27,700

€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,700
ⓘ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 290 is 13.3 cm shorter, 2.7 cm wider and 0.3 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D2.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D2
1423
1810
1975
1420
1783
2041
1810 mm
Width
1783 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1423 mm
Height
1420 mm
2596
4236
2647
4369
4236 mm
Length
4369 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D2
1395 kg
Kerb Weight
1577 kg
1890 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1995 kg

Weight Difference:
182 kg
11.54 %

General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D2
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
286 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 bhp
118 bhp
Volvo V40 D2
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
350 NM
280 NM
Volvo V40 D2
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
78 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
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4.88 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.36 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
4.88 kg/bhp
13.36 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
74 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
43 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
34 mpg
city
64 mpg
52 mpg
motorway
83 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
478 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
149 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Volvo V40 D2
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
495 kg
Maximum Payload
418 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1150 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L