The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20)
€ 28,800
€ 22,200
€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,200
ⓘ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 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 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 1.5 TSI
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2732 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
780 lb
22.21 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T6
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
258 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.73 lb/hp
21.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
45 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
34 mpg
city
37 mpg
55 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D3
717 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Environmental Impact
107 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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
107 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1193 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
