The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800

€ 24,000

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country D2 is 2.2 inches longer and 0.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3391 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4299 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.05 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
113 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
30.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
30.01 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
57 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
52 mpg
city
27 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
788 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
788 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
84.3 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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