The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 29,100
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15) Volvo V40 T4
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100

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 2.1 inches shorter, 0.6 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
55.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
70.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
55.9 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
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
3325 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4277 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.18 %
Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)

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 dual clutch 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
B4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

387 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4

 REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
27 mpg
city
30 mpg
44 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
631 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
631 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 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
952 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft