The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 29,000

€ 24,100

€ 29,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3459 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.26 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1P
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 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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19.77 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
19.77 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
55 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
44 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
867 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo V40 D4
867 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
88.5 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
994 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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