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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
683 lb
19.85 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
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
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
53 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
