The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (20 - ..)
€ 41,200

€ 30,000

€ 41,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 30,000
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance is 2.2 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.3
70.9
78.4
73.1 in
Width
70.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
104.2
172
105.7
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3488 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb

Weight Difference:
300 lb
8.6 %

General
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
250 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
250 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
295 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
135 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
13.95 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.54 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
13.95 lb/hp
21.54 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
65 mpg
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
40 mpg
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
30 mpg
city
57 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
863 mi
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
653 mi
863 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
74 kWh
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
111.8 kWh
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5 Polestar Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1177 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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