The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 27,000
€ 26,500
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 D3 is 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 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
168.6
172 in
Length
168.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
637 lb
18.42 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
55 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
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 D3
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
