The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 43,000

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 43,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.5 inches shorter and 1.6 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.4
73.1
80.4
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 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 ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4530 lb

Weight Difference:
849 lb
23.44 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
609 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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