The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Volvo V40 T4 Powershift (12 - 15)
€ 26,800

€ 29,100

€ 26,800
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 Start&Stop is 3.9 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
5F
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 Start&Stop
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
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
178 hp
Volvo V40 T4
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 T4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T4
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.68 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
18.68 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
33 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
536 mi
Range
631 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
631 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
230 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
952 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft







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