The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 30,800

€ 25,400

€ 30,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3512 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4497 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
690 lb
19.65 %

General
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4
175 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4
20.07 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo V40 D4
45 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
34 mpg
city
55 mpg
55 mpg
highway
64 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
717 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo V40 D4
717 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
107 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo V40 D4
107 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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