The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,900

€ 33,600

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.2 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 T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
450 lb
12.56 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
21 mpg
city
28 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
151.6 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
981 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft