The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 D3 (15 - 16)
€ 25,000
€ 27,400
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,400
ⓘ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 SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 3.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
168.6
104.2
172
168.6 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
2740 lb
Curb Weight
3441 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4365 lb
Weight Difference:
701 lb
20.37 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T6
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
134 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 D3
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18.51 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
18.51 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
46 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V40 D3
36 mpg
city
53 mpg
55 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
609 mi
Range
1014 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
609 mi
1014 mi
Volvo V40 D3
Environmental Impact
96.6 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
96.6 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V40 D3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1184 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
