The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 25,400

€ 27,000

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo V40 D3
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.5 in
Width
70.2 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 1.5 TGI
Volvo V40 D3
2941 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
518 lb
14.98 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo V40 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo V40 D3
128 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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22.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.98 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
12.1 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
55 mpg
( 61 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
61 MPGe
Volvo V40 D3
15.6 lb
city
44 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
62 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
311 mi
Range
867 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
311 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
24.9 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
24.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft