The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 32,300

€ 32,300

€ 32,300
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 D4 is 1.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.36 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
56 mpg
city
22 mpg
65 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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