The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 36,500
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 36,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 is 5.3 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3600 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4564 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
Weight Difference:
569 lb
15.8 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
251 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
251 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
266 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Performance

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
14.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
14.34 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
28 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
20 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
427 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
427 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
157.2 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
157.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
312 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
963 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