The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (14 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 31,800

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,800
ⓘ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
2879 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
681 lb
19.13 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
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 3000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
187 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
143 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
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27.68 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.68 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
51 mpg
city
47 mpg
67 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
917 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1111 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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