The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 21,200

€ 40,000

€ 21,200
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 Start&Stop is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
2835 lb
Curb Weight
3488 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4409 lb

Weight Difference:
653 lb
18.72 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
8-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
242 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
▶ REPLAY
27.26 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
27.26 lb/hp
14.41 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
40 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
51 mpg
city
30 mpg
71 mpg
highway
49 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
818 mi
Range
653 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
653 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
111.8 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1133 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