The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 33,500

€ 26,800
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 slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
104.2
172
168.6 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2784 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
694 lb
19.95 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Volvo V40 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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
148 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
18.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
18.81 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
48 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
41 mpg
city
56 mpg
53 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
634 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
185 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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