The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280 (15 - 15)
€ 25,100
€ 34,300
€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V50 1.8 is 9.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280.
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
57.4
69.7
79.6
56.5
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
178
103.6
168.1
178 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.09 %
General
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
124 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
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24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.5 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
11.5 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
457 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
457 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft
