The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 27,000
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) Volvo V40 D3
€ 24,300
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300

ⓘ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 D3 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
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
Blueprint Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2870 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4012 lb
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15)
Weight Difference:
589 lb
17.03 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-five diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3

62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.42 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
22.42 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
38 mpg
62 mpg
highway
60 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft