The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 15,600

€ 43,000

€ 15,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.4 is 2.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.6 in
Width
73.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 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 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
19.3 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
46 mpg
highway
45 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
542 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
119.4 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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