The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 20,300

€ 39,100

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 39,100
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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 T5 Polestar Performance
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
8.97 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
108 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
13.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
42 mpg
city
30 mpg
60 mpg
highway
49 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
759 mi
Range
653 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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