The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 29,200

€ 37,400

€ 29,200
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 8.9 cm longer, 4.1 cm wider and 1.5 cm lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1420
1857
2041
1435
1816
1975
1857 mm
Width
1816 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1420 mm
Height
1435 mm
2647
4370
2631
4281
4370 mm
Length
4281 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2631 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
1574 kg
Kerb Weight
1431 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.09 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
286 bhp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
286 bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
380 NM
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
380 NM
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
119 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
83 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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10.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.64 kg/bhp
5 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
61 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
50 mpg
city
33 mpg
71 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
838 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
121 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
170 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
406 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L







1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L