The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (12 - 15)
€ 22,000
€ 27,300
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,300
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.72 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
18.21 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
26 mpg
city
34 mpg
43 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
700 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
128.7 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 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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
