The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo V50 D4 (10 - 12)
€ 36,600

€ 30,900

€ 36,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,900
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the Volvo V50 D4.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 D4
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 290
Volvo V50 D4
3232 lb
Curb Weight
3558 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.16 %

General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 D4
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
175 hp
Volvo V50 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 D4
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D4
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11.3 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.33 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
11.3 lb/hp
20.33 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
36 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo V50 D4
28 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
59 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
471 mi
731 mi
Volvo V50 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo V50 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1177 lb
Maximum Payload
895 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










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