The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 35,400

€ 29,500

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance is 1.9 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
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 TFSI
3560 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
4464 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.13 %

General
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
197 hp
at 4250 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
197 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
325 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
325 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
143 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
18.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
18.07 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
56 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
47 mpg
city
24 mpg
64 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
917 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
917 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
86.4 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 D4 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 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