The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 36,600
€ 35,400
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 300 is 4.9 inches shorter, 1.9 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Volvo V40 D4 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
167.2
104.2
172
167.2 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb
Weight Difference:
485 lb
13.62 %
General
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
296 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
280 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
155 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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10.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
10.39 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
35 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
464 mi
Range
917 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
464 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
127 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
