The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 32,300

€ 15,000

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
73.1 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 1.4
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
721 lb
20.72 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
187 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
187 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
295 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4
143 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
18.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
18.6 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
62 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
56 mpg
city
25 mpg
65 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo V40 D4
1014 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
78.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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