The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 33,500

€ 37,400

€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 3.5 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
73.1
80.4
56.5
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
104.2
172
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 290
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.31 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
7-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 5400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
280 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
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
11.03 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
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
478 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).
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
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