The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra R 4Drive DSG (19 - 20)
€ 33,800

€ 50,000

€ 33,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 50,000
ⓘ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 R.
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
57.4
69.7
79.6
56.3
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
103.9
178
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 R
3278 lb
Curb Weight
3433 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4608 lb

Weight Difference:
154 lb
4.49 %

General
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
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
296 hp
at 5300 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
296 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
4.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
223 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
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14.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.6 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
14.44 lb/hp
11.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
33 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
27 mpg
33 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
19 mpg
city
26 mpg
37 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
437 mi
Volvo V50 T5
443 mi
437 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
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).
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).
134.5 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
164.8 kWh
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
304 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1131 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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