The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 33,000

€ 28,700

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3479 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
6.84 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
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 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4204T14
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
56 mpg
city
36 mpg
65 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
1014 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
941 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