The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 26,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT is 4.7 inches longer and 1.1 inches wider.
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V50 DRIVe
57
70.8
78.4
57
69.7
79.6
70.8 in
Width
69.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.6 in
57 in
Height
57 in
105.7
182.8
103.9
178
182.8 in
Length
178 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V50 DRIVe
2981 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.04 %

General
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V50 DRIVe
KL
Generation
M
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
128 hp
113 hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
148 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V50 DRIVe
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
443 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
23.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.92 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
23.29 lb/hp
26.92 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
38 mpg
city
55 mpg
60 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
647 mi
899 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Volvo V50 DRIVe
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1252 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
17.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.8 cu ft











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