The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300 DSG (17 - 18)
€ 33,500
€ 36,600
€ 33,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 4.9 inches longer, 1.9 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
55.9
73.1
80.4
56
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
104.2
172
102.2
167.2
172 in
Length
167.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
403 lb
11.58 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC Cupra 300
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
256 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
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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 SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
56 mpg
city
28 mpg
65 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC 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).
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 300
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
