The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D3 Geartronic (18 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 31,000
€ 15,500
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D3 is 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
73.1 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 in
104.2
172
103.8
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3477 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4398 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
858 lb
24.68 %
General
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D3
236 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.49 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
23.49 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
52 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
city
36 mpg
59 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
856 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D3
856 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
92.5 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP (WLTP) 36BG-BI
Emission Standard
Euro 5
190 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
