The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16)
€ 26,500
€ 27,200
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,200
ⓘ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 3.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
57.4
71.5
77.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.5 in
Width
70.2 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 T3
2952 lb
Curb Weight
3426 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
474 lb
13.84 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4154T4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
150 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
22.84 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
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 T3
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 T3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
