The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 27,600
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
73.1 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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3441 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4365 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
201 lb
5.84 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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23.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.25 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
65 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
59 mpg
city
24 mpg
71 mpg
highway
41 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1070 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo V40 D3
1070 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Environmental Impact
74 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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
74 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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





















