The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 26,000
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12) Volvo V50 D2
€ 36,600
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 26,000
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 D2 is 9.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290.
Volvo V50 D2
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
69.7
79.6
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
103.9
178
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
103.6
168.1
178 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 D2
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V50 D2 (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
190 lb
5.88 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 D2
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 D2
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
113 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V50 D2
199 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

Volvo V50 D2
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
121 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 D2

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.3 lb/hp
Volvo V50 D2
26.92 lb/hp
11.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 D2
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 D2
55 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
45 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
795 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V50 D2
795 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V50 D2
88.5 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 D2
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 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