The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 20,800

€ 33,500

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is 2.2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches taller.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
70.9 in
Width
73.1 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2778 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.15 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
KL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
129 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
114 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
331 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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31.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
31.21 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
51 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
43 mpg
city
56 mpg
57 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
675 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
675 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
87.2 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
87.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1080 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







36.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft