The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 23,000

€ 27,400

€ 23,000
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 10.6 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
1459
1816
1975
1420
1783
2041
1816 mm
Width
1783 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1459 mm
Height
1420 mm
2636
4263
2647
4369
4263 mm
Length
4369 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
1306 kg
Kerb Weight
1561 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1980 kg

Weight Difference:
255 kg
16.34 %

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
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch 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
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1969 CC
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 D3
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
320 NM
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
149 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.55 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
12.56 kg/bhp
10.55 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
74 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
72 mpg
74 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
61 mpg
city
64 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
81 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
797 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
80.3 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
80.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
99 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
504 kg
Maximum Payload
419 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L