The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 28,700

€ 27,400

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
104.2
172
170.2 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.84 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
670 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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