The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 21,200

€ 27,400

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
606 lb
17.61 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
119 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
city
53 mpg
71 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
818 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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