The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15)
€ 20,300

€ 28,800

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,800
ⓘ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 5.4 cm shorter, 1.5 cm narrower and 3.8 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1458
1768
1968
1420
1783
2041
1768 mm
Width
1783 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1458 mm
Height
1420 mm
2578
4315
2647
4369
4315 mm
Length
4369 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1593 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
2040 kg

Weight Difference:
153 kg
9.6 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
350 NM
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
108 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
129 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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16.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.76 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16.18 kg/bhp
10.76 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
54 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
54 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
50 mpg
city
41 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
66 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
60 L
759 mi
Range
717 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
717 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).
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
107 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
136 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
447 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
335 L








1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L