The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14)
€ 29,900

€ 21,000

€ 29,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2679 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
800 lb
23 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.76 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
25.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
56 mpg
city
42 mpg
65 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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