The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09)
€ 16,600

€ 25,100

€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI is 0.5 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 0.2 inches lower than the Volvo V50 1.8.
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
57.1
71.5
77.8
57.4
69.7
79.6
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57.1 in
Height
57.4 in
103.8
178.5
103.9
178
178.5 in
Length
178 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
2718 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
326 lb
10.71 %

General
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
5F
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
85 hp
123 hp
Volvo V50 1.8
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
12.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
551 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8
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31.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
31.98 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
598 mi
468 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST 1.2 TSI
Volvo V50 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 lb
Maximum Payload
1122 lb
16.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft










41.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
37 cu ft