The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 (13 - 15)
€ 17,800

€ 27,000

€ 17,800
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 a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.6 is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
101.5
169.9
104.2
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3274 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.81 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
113 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
28.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
23 mpg
city
57 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
450 mi
Range
850 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
850 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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