The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 20,300
€ 27,000
€ 20,300
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 1.6 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 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 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
8.21 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
108 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
759 mi
Range
867 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
92.5 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 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
