The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
€ 21,200

€ 29,000

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
624 lb
18.04 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
175 hp
Volvo V40 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
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27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.77 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
19.77 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
51 mpg
city
44 mpg
71 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
818 mi
Range
867 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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