The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 29,000
€ 15,500
€ 29,000
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 slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 is 3.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.2 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 D4
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
840 lb
24.28 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
