The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 15,000

€ 34,900

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,900
ⓘ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 SC 1.2 TSI is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
167.2
104.2
172
167.2 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
2575 lb
Curb Weight
3560 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4464 lb

Weight Difference:
985 lb
27.66 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
197 hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
325 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
▶ REPLAY
30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
18.07 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
56 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
city
47 mpg
53 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
609 mi
Range
917 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
609 mi
917 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1173 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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