The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 17,800
€ 25,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
419 lb
12.93 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
