The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 28,200

€ 25,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 8.7 cm shorter, 3.3 cm wider and 3.9 cm taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
1459
1816
1975
1420
1783
2041
1816 mm
Width
1783 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2041 mm
1459 mm
Height
1420 mm
2636
4282
2647
4369
4282 mm
Length
4369 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2647 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1470 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1910 kg

Weight Difference:
143 kg
9.73 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1596 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
148 bhp
Volvo V40 T3
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
240 NM
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
100 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
122 m
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
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7.46 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.93 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.46 kg/bhp
9.93 kg/bhp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
53 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
40 mpg
city
42 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
536 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
124 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
523 kg
Maximum Payload
440 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
335 L







1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1032 L