The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16)
€ 29,500

€ 33,000

€ 29,500
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 a little. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
172 lb
4.94 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
145 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.66 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
17.66 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
24 mpg
city
56 mpg
39 mpg
highway
65 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
455 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
142.1 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 TFSI
142.1 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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