The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 22,400

€ 34,900

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 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 D4 Polestar Performance
3219 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
4145 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
9.61 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
30.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.95 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
50 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
42 mpg
city
47 mpg
56 mpg
highway
64 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
727 mi
Range
917 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
96.7 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
96.7 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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