The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 39,100
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
€ 35,100
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 39,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,100

ⓘ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 5.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
172 in
Length
166.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

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

Engine

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 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 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

Performance

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

289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance

62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
30 mpg
city
28 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 SC 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 SC Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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