The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 20,500

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 4.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI 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
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb

Weight Difference:
780 lb
22.42 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI 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 Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
22.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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