The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 AWD Geartronic (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 31,900

€ 37,400

€ 31,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T4 is 3.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
168.5
172 in
Length
168.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3583 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
428 lb
11.95 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
178 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
221 lb‑ft
at 2700 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
221 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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20.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
20.13 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
29 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
482 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
482 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
151.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
301 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T4
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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