The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

€ 38,100
Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10) Volvo V50 T5
€ 36,600
 SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
€ 38,100
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 T5 is 9.9 inches longer, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290.
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
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
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
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 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
3466 lb
Curb Weight
3232 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4409 lb
Volvo V50 T5 AWD Geartronic (07 - 10)
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.75 %
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-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 5600 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

Performance

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5

62 mph 62
mph

269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
23 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
23 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
16 mpg
city
28 mpg
33 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
357 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo V50 T5
357 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Environmental Impact
191.4 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 T5
191.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
388 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST Cupra 290
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
988 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