The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Volvo V40 T4 (16 - 18)
€ 22,100

€ 29,300

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,300
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is 2.2 inches shorter, 3.5 inches narrower and 1.5 inches taller than the Volvo V40 T4.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
57.4
69.6
77.5
55.9
73.1
80.4
69.6 in
Width
73.1 in
77.5 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 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3408 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4332 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
11.71 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4204T19
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
187 hp
at 4700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
187 hp
Volvo V40 T4
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T4
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
18.22 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T4
31 mpg
city
32 mpg
48 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
589 mi
Range
688 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
688 mi
Volvo V40 T4
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
106.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
106.1 kWh
Volvo V40 T4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Volvo V40 T4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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