The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,200

€ 17,800

€ 26,200
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. The Volvo V40 D2 ECO is 2.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6
55.9
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
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 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
16.46 %

General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6
118 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
64 mpg
city
23 mpg
74 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1133 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
70 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 D2 ECO
70 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 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