The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09)
€ 34,800

€ 25,500

€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265 is 9.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo V50 1.8F.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
Volvo V50 1.8F
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
168.1
103.9
178
168.1 in
Length
178 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
Volvo V50 1.8F
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
187 lb
5.79 %

General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
Volvo V50 1.8F
5F
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Ethanol

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
Volvo V50 1.8F
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
261 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8F
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
Volvo V50 1.8F
155 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8F
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12.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
12.38 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
Volvo V50 1.8F
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
36 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8F
28 mpg
city
18 mpg
43 mpg
highway
31 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
356 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
471 mi
356 mi
Volvo V50 1.8F
Environmental Impact
125 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).
304.2 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
125 kWh
304.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8F
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 265
Volvo V50 1.8F
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft