The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 33,600
 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 27,000
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 D3 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
326 lb
9.42 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D3
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 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