The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 27,000
€ 37,400
€ 27,000
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 D3 is 3.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
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
55.9 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 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
304 lb
8.79 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
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 D3
88.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
