The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

€ 29,000
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) Volvo V40 D4
€ 26,600
 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 D4 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
70.2
80.4
57.3
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
70.9
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
Blueprint Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
104.2
172
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
105.7
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14)
Weight Difference:
558 lb
16.13 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)

General

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
KL
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 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT

Performance

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
137 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4

62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
44 mpg
city
37 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
867 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft