The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 27,000
€ 20,700
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2670 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
789 lb
22.81 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI 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 SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
9.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.37 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
55 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D3
867 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
88.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
