The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Geartronic (16 - 18)
€ 24,000
€ 31,100
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘ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 T4.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3430 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4354 lb
Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.14 %
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic 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
B4204T19
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T4
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
18.34 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
43 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
27 mpg
city
33 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 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 T4
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 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 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
924 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
