The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 25,000

€ 25,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
56.9
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
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.2
168.1
104.2
172
168.1 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
353 lb
10.89 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
5F
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 Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
31 mpg
city
35 mpg
46 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft