The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 34,500

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is 4.2 inches shorter and 1.3 inches wider.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
70.2
80.4
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
167.8
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
2714 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
802 lb
22.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5F
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
131 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
city
53 mpg
52 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
963 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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