The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 22,600
€ 27,000
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 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 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb
Weight Difference:
450 lb
13.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
36 mpg
city
44 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
657 mi
Range
867 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
107 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
