The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 27,400
€ 15,000
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 5.4 cm longer, 1.5 cm wider and 3.8 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
1420
1783
2041
1458
1768
1968
1783 mm
Width
1768 mm
2041 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1420 mm
Height
1458 mm
2647
4369
2578
4315
4369 mm
Length
4315 mm
2647 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
1561 kg
Kerb Weight
1251 kg
1980 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1746 kg
Weight Difference:
310 kg
19.86 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1969 CC
Engine Capacity
1390 CC
148 bhp
at 3750 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 bhp
85 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4
320 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
130 NM
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
320 NM
130 NM
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
190 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
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10.55 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.72 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 D3
10.55 kg/bhp
14.72 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
74 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
64 mpg
city
30 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
1014 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
419 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
335 L
Boot Capacity
341 L








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Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
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