The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 36,500
 Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14) Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 2.2 inches shorter and 0.6 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
57.4
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)
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 Cross Country T5
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3600 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4564 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
414 lb
11.5 %
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5 AWD Geartronic (13 - 14)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country 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 Cross Country T5

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
14.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
27 mpg
city
20 mpg
44 mpg
highway
37 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.1 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
427 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
427 mi
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Environmental Impact
125 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).
157.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
157.2 kWh
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
312 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 Cross Country T5
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
963 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft