The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 25,500
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D2
€ 24,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 25,500
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 D2 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4112 lb
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
57 lb
1.76 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo V40 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 manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 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 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 D2
199 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Performance

Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

541 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2

62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

▶ REPLAY
28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57 mpg
city
27 mpg
69 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
873 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
76.1 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
76.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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