The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 27,400

€ 24,100

€ 27,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 4.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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
167.2
172 in
Length
167.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3441 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
708 lb
20.57 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.19 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
24.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
62 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
53 mpg
city
51 mpg
67 mpg
highway
64 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1014 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
78.2 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1124 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft