The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 29,200

€ 24,800

€ 29,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
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
3470 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
580 lb
16.71 %

General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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
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
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
▶ REPLAY
23.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.45 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
51 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
51 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
50 mpg
59 mpg
highway
62 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
838 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D3
838 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
94.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
195 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
895 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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