The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4 (13 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 30,800

€ 18,500

€ 30,800
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 D4 is 4.2 inches longer and 1.3 inches narrower.
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.4
70.2
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 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 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.04 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
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 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
175 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
295 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
19.93 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country D4
53 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 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 D4
848 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 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 D4
90.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 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 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
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)
34.3 cu ft