The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 27,400
€ 20,300
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
267 lb
7.76 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
53 mpg
city
42 mpg
67 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 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
