The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 22,000
€ 33,000
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
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 T5
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
309 lb
8.93 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
26 mpg
city
21 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
503 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T5
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
