The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 18,500
€ 40,000
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 40,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
73.1
80.4
71.5 in
Width
73.1 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
103.8
167.8
104.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb
Weight Difference:
664 lb
19.04 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T11
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
111 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
758 mi
Range
653 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
922 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
