The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 27,700

€ 29,100

€ 27,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 D2 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
104.2
172
105.7
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3477 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
13.69 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
118 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
29.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.47 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
62 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
53 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 D2
1014 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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