The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 31,500

€ 36,400

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,400
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI is 1.9 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.4
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 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 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3605 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.57 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.3 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
18.3 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
33 mpg
city
47 mpg
49 mpg
highway
60 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
610 mi
Range
896 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
896 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
115.2 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 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 Polestar Performance
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
849 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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