The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T2 (16 - 17)
€ 24,000
€ 23,800
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T2.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
57.4
69.6
77.4
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.6 in
Width
73.1 in
77.4 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 T2
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.54 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T38
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
120 hp
Volvo V40 T2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.4 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
28.4 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
700 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
700 mi
Volvo V40 T2
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).
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
125 kWh
104.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T2
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
