The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14)
€ 20,700

€ 33,000

€ 20,700
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 Start&Stop is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 T5.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3461 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4431 lb

Weight Difference:
670 lb
19.36 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Power
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 hp
251 hp
Volvo V40 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
266 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
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26.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.84 lb/hp
13.79 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
30 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mpg
30 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
51 mpg
city
21 mpg
71 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
818 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
818 mi
488 mi
Volvo V40 T5
Environmental Impact
78.2 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 Start&Stop
78.2 kWh
149.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T5
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 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