The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18)

€ 33,000
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 35,200
 SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18) SEAT Leon Cupra 300
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,200

ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 3.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 300.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
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 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18)
103.6
168.5
172 in
Length
168.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 300 (17 - 18)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
M
Generation
5F
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 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
296 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 300

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 300

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
10.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 300

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
56 mpg
city
26 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 300
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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