The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 Geartronic (13 - 15)
€ 19,100

€ 30,300

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,300
ⓘ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 height, but the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 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 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3543 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4497 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
17.61 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
23.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
45 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
29 mpg
city
35 mpg
45 mpg
highway
55 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
542 mi
Range
717 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
717 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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