Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D4vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D4

190 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTwin-turboHatchback2016-2018
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

2.0 TDI

184 hp1968 ccDieselFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2016-2018

Comparison overview

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Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    230 km/h
    143 mph
  • Most powerful
    190 hp
    142 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.2 L/100 km
    56.0 mpg US
    67.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    109 g/km
  • Best estimated range
    1,476 km
    917 mi
  • Best overall score
    59/100
  • Best performance score
    53/100
  • Best economy score
    95/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190hp142kW
184hp137kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,503kg3,314lb
1,295kg2,855lb
Gross weight
2,005kg4,420lb
1,880kg4,145lb
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
To 99% top speed
83.0s99% target: 228 km/h / 141 mph
Calculated
81.8s99% target: 226 km/h / 140 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
7.5s
0-200 km/h
32.0s
Calculated
33.1s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.1s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
4.2L/100 km56mpg US67.3mpg UK
4.5L/100 km52.3mpg US62.8mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
5L/100 km47mpg US56.5mpg UK
-
Fuel consumption highway
3.7L/100 km63.6mpg US76.3mpg UK
-
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.4s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
126hp/t94kW/t57hp/1000 lb
Calculated
142hp/t106kW/t64hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
266Nm/t178lb-ft/ton
Calculated
293Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,476km917mi
Calculated
1,111km690mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,969cc120cu in
1,968cc120cu in
Length
4,369mm172in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,538mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,511mm59in
Ground clearance
144mm6in
-
Trunk volume
335L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,500L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
109g/km
118g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D44,250 rpm1,750-2,500 rpm4,500 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI3,500-4,000 rpm1,750-3,000 rpm4,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.1 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
7.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
32.0 s
33.1 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.7 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.0 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.4 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
152 km/h
94 mph
151 km/h
94 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 has 6 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4: 6 hp (4 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,295 kg
2,855 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
228 km/h
142 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D47.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI7.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI: 0.3 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
1,476 km
917 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
1,111 km
690 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
190 hp
142 kW
7.2 s
230 km/h
143 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
184 hp
137 kW
7.5 s
228 km/h
142 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
Power
190 hp
142 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
184 hp
137 kW
0-100 km/h7.5 s
Top speed
228 km/h
142 mph
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
7.2 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
7.5 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D4SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20162.0 TDI
Power
190 hp
142 kW
184 hp
137 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
7.5 s
Top speed
230 km/h
143 mph
228 km/h
142 mph
Lightness
1,503 kg
3,314 lb
1,295 kg
2,855 lb
Fuel consumption
4.2 L/100 km
56.0 mpg US
67.3 mpg UK
4.5 L/100 km
52.3 mpg US
62.8 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
335 L
11.8 cu ft
Length
4,369 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,476 km
917 mi
1,111 km
690 mi
CO2 score
109 g/km
118 g/km
Trunk score
335 L
11.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
126 hp/t
94 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
142 hp/t
106 kW/t
7.0 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI
Consumption4.2 L/100 km56 mpg US67.3 mpg UK4.5 L/100 km52.3 mpg US62.8 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km7.35 LC100 km7.88 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi11.83 LC100 mi12.67 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used630 L166 US gal139 UK gal675 L178 US gal148 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,103 LC/year1,181 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D4

  • Has 6 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.3 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 2 km/h (1 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 0.3 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 365 km (227 mi) more estimated range
  • Emits 9 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 2.0 TDI

  • Is 208 kg lighter
  • Has 16 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 45 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Lowest top speed
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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