The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
€ 26,900

€ 27,000

€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
167.2
104.2
172
167.2 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3459 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4453 lb

Weight Difference:
578 lb
16.71 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
33 mpg
city
44 mpg
46 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
536 mi
Range
867 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
867 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
109.9 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 D3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
994 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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