The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
€ 35,000

€ 31,900

€ 35,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
57.4
73.1
80.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
104.2
172
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3516 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
441 lb
12.54 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
17.85 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
17.85 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
59 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
53 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
963 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
963 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
82.2 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 D4 Polestar Performance
82.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
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)
34.3 cu ft