The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 27,300

€ 32,300

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D2 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
101.5
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3364 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
118 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
62 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
808 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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