The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)

€ 36,600
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 26,100
 Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,100

ⓘ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 290 is 9.9 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
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 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
178
168.1 in
Length
178 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3073 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.92 %
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)

General

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
5F
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
108 hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe

Performance

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
11.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
11.3 lb/hp
28.45 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
36 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
718 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
471 mi
718 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft
41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft