The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 33,500
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 5.3 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
448 lb
12.88 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
56 mpg
city
27 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
1014 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
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)
32.6 cu ft