The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 (15 - 16)
€ 41,200
€ 33,700
€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,700
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
55.9
73.1
80.4
56.5
71.5
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.5 in
104.2
172
103.6
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
412 lb
11.81 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 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 manual 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 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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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 Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
464 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).
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 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
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)
34.3 cu ft
