The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (16 - 18)
€ 29,000

€ 25,000

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3902 lb

Weight Difference:
723 lb
20.9 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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