The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 27,000
€ 27,600
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 D3 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
218 lb
6.3 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
44 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
