The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15)
€ 24,100

€ 25,000

€ 24,100
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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is 4.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and an inch taller than the Volvo V40 T3.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
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
167.2
104.2
172
167.2 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
104.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
507 lb
15.64 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B4164T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo V40 T3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo V40 T3
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.19 lb/hp
21.9 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
44 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
44 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
52 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
777 mi
Range
727 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
727 mi
Volvo V40 T3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo V40 T3
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1124 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