The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 30,300

€ 18,500

€ 30,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Volvo V40 Cross Country D3 is 4.2 inches longer and 1.6 inches wider.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
73.1
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
103.8
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3472 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
648 lb
18.66 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon 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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
23.46 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
60 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
65 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
988 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
988 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
80.3 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
80.3 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
164 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
893 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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