The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 18,000
€ 33,000
€ 18,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,000
ⓘ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 SC 1.6 TDI is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
56.9
71.3
77.8
55.9
70.2
80.4
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
56.9 in
Height
55.9 in
102.4
166.5
104.2
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
2780 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb
Weight Difference:
681 lb
19.67 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T12
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
111 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
45 mpg
city
21 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
758 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
149.7 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
970 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.5 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
29.2 cu ft
