The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 26,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,200
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D2 ECO.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.6 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3377 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb
Weight Difference:
192 lb
5.68 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
118 hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
28.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
69 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
69 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
27 mpg
city
64 mpg
44 mpg
highway
74 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
1133 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
1133 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Environmental Impact
125 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).
70 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
70 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
855 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
