The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance (17 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 35,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter and 3.5 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
73.1
80.4
69.6 in
Width
73.1 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 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 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3516 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
14.42 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D4204T14
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
348 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.85 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
17.85 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
31 mpg
city
53 mpg
48 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
963 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 lb
Maximum Payload
893 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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