The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 ECO (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 26,200
€ 18,500
€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
103.8
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3377 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
553 lb
16.37 %
General
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 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 ECO
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
118 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
207 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
207 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
28.62 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
69 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
64 mpg
city
45 mpg
74 mpg
highway
67 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1133 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
1133 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
70 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
143 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2 ECO
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
855 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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






















