The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 26,800

€ 26,200

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 ACT is 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
2773 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
604 lb
17.88 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
134 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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18.74 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.74 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
37 mpg
city
64 mpg
55 mpg
highway
74 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
609 mi
Range
1133 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
233 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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