The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D2 Powershift (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 27,300

€ 15,500

€ 27,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D2 is 4.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 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
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3364 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4277 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
745 lb
22.14 %

General
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
113 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D2
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
29.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D2
29.77 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D2
59 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
53 mpg
city
36 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
808 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D2
808 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D2
82.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D2
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
913 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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