The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 33,000

€ 25,100

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 Polestar Performance is 4.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.3
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.3 in
104.2
172
102.2
167.2
172 in
Length
167.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3479 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
4420 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.25 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 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 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
17.66 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
17.66 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56 mpg
city
31 mpg
65 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
1014 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
1014 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
78.2 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
941 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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