The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

€ 22,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 41,900
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 41,900

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)
104.2
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3622 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4530 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
470 lb
12.98 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
250 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

 REPLAY
19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
14.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
37 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
26 mpg
city
28 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
503 mi
Range
554 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
554 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
121.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
121.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
240 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
908 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft