The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 28,800
€ 32,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 13.3 cm longer, 2.7 cm narrower and 0.3 cm lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
1420
1783
2041
1423
1810
1975
1783 mm
Width
1810 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1420 mm
Height
1423 mm
2647
4369
2596
4236
4369 mm
Length
4236 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
1593 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
2040 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
218 kg
13.68 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
276 bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
350 NM
350 NM
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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10.76 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.98 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.76 kg/bhp
4.98 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
54 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
54 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
41 mpg
city
32 mpg
66 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
717 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
107 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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
136 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
447 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
1032 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
