The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 32,300

€ 25,000
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 a little. The Volvo V40 T3 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
101.5
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
121 lb
3.6 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
52 mpg
highway
36 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
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 T3
100.4 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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