The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 31,900
 SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 265
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,900

ⓘ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 D4 is 3.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
384 lb
11.1 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.78 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
11.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
44 mpg
city
27 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft