The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 35,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
73.1 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 (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
346 lb
9.95 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft