The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 27,400
€ 26,800
€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 3.9 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
102.2
168.1
172 in
Length
168.1 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
516 lb
14.99 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
33 mpg
67 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
