The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,500

€ 18,000

€ 28,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
708 lb
20.3 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.57 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.57 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
53 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
848 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
848 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
90.4 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
188 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
944 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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