The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 25,500
€ 18,000
€ 25,500
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 D2 is 5.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
55.9
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
55.9 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 D2
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3243 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
463 lb
14.28 %
General
Volvo V40 D2
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 D2
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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28.7 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.7 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
64 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
64 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
45 mpg
69 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
873 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D2
873 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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).
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 D2
76.1 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
