The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 15,000

€ 34,900

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.2
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
802 lb
22.53 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1P
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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
107 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
25 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
495 mi
Range
917 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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