The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15)
€ 18,000

€ 29,900

€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 D4.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 D4
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3479 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4420 lb

Weight Difference:
699 lb
20.09 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 D4
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D4
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
143 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 D4
▶ REPLAY
31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
18.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
city
56 mpg
67 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
758 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D4
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 D4
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
941 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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