The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 34,900
€ 15,500
€ 34,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 4.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 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 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
941 lb
26.43 %
General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
47 mpg
city
36 mpg
64 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
917 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
86.4 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
