The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16)
€ 17,800

€ 23,500

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T2
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
101.5
169.9
104.2
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T2
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
586 lb
17.19 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T2
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T38
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T2
114 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
700 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft








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