The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 25,900

€ 21,400

€ 25,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 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 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.01 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1P
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 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
207 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
28.62 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
65 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
city
42 mpg
71 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1070 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
74 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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