The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 26,500
€ 23,800
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 3.5 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
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
168.6
104.2
172
168.6 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.38 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
122 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
53 mpg
city
32 mpg
62 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
700 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 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
