The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,200

€ 34,900

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 TSI is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
829 lb
23.28 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
126 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
57 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
634 mi
Range
917 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
917 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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