The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V50 1.6D (07 - 09)
€ 38,600

€ 25,400

€ 38,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 is an inch longer, 1.8 inches wider and an inch lower than the Volvo V50 1.6D.
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
57.4 in
103.6
179.1
103.9
178
179.1 in
Length
178 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D
3254 lb
Curb Weight
3122 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
132 lb
4.06 %

General
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D
5F
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D
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 5400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
286 hp
108 hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.6D
Performance
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V50 1.6D
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11.38 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
11.38 lb/hp
28.91 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
47 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
36 mpg
47 mpg
Volvo V50 1.6D
27 mpg
city
37 mpg
44 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
478 mi
Range
646 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
478 mi
646 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D
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).
102.8 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
102.8 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
275 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Volvo V50 1.6D
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1199 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










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