The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 30,600
€ 32,300
€ 30,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
73.1 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 R
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.31 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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 R
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 R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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
