The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
€ 27,400
€ 29,000
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 D3 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra
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 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
79 lb
2.3 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra
130 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
292 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
53 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 D3
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
