The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 30,300
€ 32,600
€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 5.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57.4
73.1
80.4
56
71.3
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
104.2
172
102.2
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3472 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.7 %
General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
60 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
988 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
988 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
80.3 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
