The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 33,800
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) Volvo V50 T5
€ 38,600
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 38,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V50 T5 is an inch shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and an inch taller than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290.
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
69.7
79.6
56.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
179.1
178 in
Length
179.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3254 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4453 lb
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.73 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Straight-five gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

62 mph 62
mph

289 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.38 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
11.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
443 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 V50 T5
164.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
275 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1199 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft