The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance AWD Geartronic (17 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 43,000

€ 17,800

€ 43,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.2 inches longer and 3.5 inches wider.
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
57.4
73.1
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
73.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
3622 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4530 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
800 lb
22.09 %

General
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
14.49 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
37 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
28 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.1 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
554 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
554 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
121.2 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
908 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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