The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (16 - 18)
€ 29,200

€ 23,200

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,200
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
103.8
168.6
172 in
Length
168.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3470 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
692 lb
19.94 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 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 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 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
24.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
838 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
94.6 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
94.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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