Car comparison

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIvsVolvo V40 2.5 T5

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Leon III

Cupra 2.0 TSI

265 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2013-2015
VS

Volvo V40

2.5 T5

254 hp2497 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2012-2014

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.9 s
  • Fastest top speed
    260 km/h
    162 mph Unrestricted
    250 km/h
    155 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    265 hp
    198 kW
  • Lightest
    1,346 kg
    2,967 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    197 hp/t
    147 kW/t
    5.1 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.6 L/100 km
    35.6 mpg US
    42.8 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.4 L/100 km
    28.0 mpg US
    33.6 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    67/100
  • Best performance score
    63/100
  • Best economy score
    89/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIVolvoV402.5 T5
Power
265hp198kW
254hp189kW
Torque
350Nm258lb-ft
360Nm266lb-ft
Curb weight
1,346kg2,967lb
1,574kg3,470lb
Gross weight
1,910kg4,211lb
2,010kg4,431lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
71.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
78.8s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.9s
6.1s
0-200 km/h
20.2s
Calculated
21.5s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.6s
Calculated
5.8s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.6L/100 km35.6mpg US42.8mpg UK
7.9L/100 km29.8mpg US35.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
11.3L/100 km20.8mpg US25.0mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
6L/100 km39.2mpg US47.1mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.9s
Calculated
14.1s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
197hp/t147kW/t89hp/1000 lb
Calculated
161hp/t120kW/t73hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
260Nm/t174lb-ft/ton
Calculated
229Nm/t153lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
758km471mi
Calculated
785km488mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,984cc121cu in
2,497cc152cu in
Length
4,271mm168in
4,369mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,435mm56in
1,420mm56in
Wheelbase
2,631mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,534mm60in
1,559mm61in
Rear track
1,508mm59in
1,546mm61in
Ground clearance-
133mm5in
Trunk volume
380L
324L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions-
185g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIVolvo V40 2.5 T5PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 2.5 T5: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5,350-6,600 rpm1,700-5,300 rpm6,850 rpm
VolvoV402.5 T55,400 rpm1,800-4,200 rpm5,650 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIVolvoV402.5 T5
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.6 s
5.8 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.9 s
6.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
20.2 s
21.5 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Likely limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.2 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.8 s
12.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.9 s
14.1 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
169 km/h
105 mph
166 km/h
103 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI has 11 hp more than Volvo V40 2.5 T5.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo V40 2.5 T5 and Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI: 11 hp (8 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
VolvoV402.5 T5
360 Nm
266 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
VolvoV402.5 T5
1,574 kg
3,470 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI5.9 s
VolvoV402.5 T56.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI and Volvo V40 2.5 T5: 1.3 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
758 km
471 mi
VolvoV402.5 T5
785 km
488 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
265 hp
198 kW
5.9 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
VolvoV402.5 T5
254 hp
189 kW
6.1 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
Power
265 hp
198 kW
0-100 km/h5.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5
Power
254 hp
189 kW
0-100 km/h6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
5.9 s
VolvoV402.5 T5
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
6.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSI
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
VolvoV402.5 T5
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIICupra 2.0 TSIVolvoV402.5 T5
Power
265 hp
198 kW
254 hp
189 kW
Torque
350 Nm
258 lb-ft
360 Nm
266 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.9 s
6.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,346 kg
2,967 lb
1,574 kg
3,470 lb
Fuel consumption
6.6 L/100 km
35.6 mpg US
42.8 mpg UK
7.9 L/100 km
29.8 mpg US
35.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,271 mm
168.1 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Range score
758 km
471 mi
785 km
488 mi
CO2 score
-
185 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
197 hp/t
147 kW/t
5.1 kg/hp
161 hp/t
120 kW/t
6.2 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSIVolvo V40 2.5 T5
Consumption6.6 L/100 km35.6 mpg US42.8 mpg UK7.9 L/100 km29.8 mpg US35.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.55 LC100 km13.83 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.59 LC100 mi22.25 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used990 L262 US gal218 UK gal1,185 L313 US gal261 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,733 LC/year2,074 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Has 11 hp more
  • Is 228 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 1.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 36 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Volvo V40 2.5 T5

  • Has 10 Nm more
  • Has 27 km (17 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

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