The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 29,100

€ 29,100

€ 29,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT is 0.7 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller.
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Volvo V40 T4
57.3
70.9
78.4
55.9
70.2
80.4
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.3 in
Height
55.9 in
105.7
172
104.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Volvo V40 T4
3000 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
324 lb
9.75 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Volvo V40 T4
KL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Volvo V40 T4
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
148 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Volvo V40 T4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
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20.27 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
20.27 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
49 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
39 mpg
city
30 mpg
57 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
647 mi
Range
631 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
647 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
90.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
214 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1166 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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