The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 41,200
€ 15,500
€ 41,200
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 T5 Polestar Performance is 4.2 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
73.1 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 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
869 lb
24.92 %
General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 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
