The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 35,400
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
73.1
80.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
73.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18)
Weight Difference:
198 lb
5.56 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
143 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

325 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
47 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
917 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft