The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 29,000
€ 24,800
€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
569 lb
16.45 %
General
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
62 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
867 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
