The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 31,100

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D3 is 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3146 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.05 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.0 TDI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
59 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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