The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 18,000

€ 29,200

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,200
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
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
166.5
104.2
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3477 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4398 lb

Weight Difference:
697 lb
20.05 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
23.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
758 mi
Range
963 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
963 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
167 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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