The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 2.0F (Ethanol) (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 26,800

€ 36,600

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,600
ⓘ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 2.0F is 9.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290.
Volvo V50 2.0F
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
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 2.0F
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
3217 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.46 %

General
Volvo V50 2.0F
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 2.0F
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0F
143 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V50 2.0F
136 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Performance
Volvo V50 2.0F
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 2.0F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
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22.5 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Volvo V50 2.0F
22.5 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 2.0F
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
24 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 2.0F
24 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
31 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
342 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V50 2.0F
342 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
316.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V50 2.0F
316.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
295 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 2.0F
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
950 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft