The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 39,100
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 T5 Polestar Performance is 3.5 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
172 in
Length
168.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
333 lb
9.55 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
653 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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