The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 22,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
306 lb
8.85 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
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 1.8 TSI
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
44 mpg
city
26 mpg
62 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
