The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 33,000
 Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000

ⓘ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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (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 D4 Polestar Performance
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4420 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
293 lb
8.42 %
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
132 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
27 mpg
city
56 mpg
44 mpg
highway
65 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft