The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,100

€ 29,100

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Volvo V40 T2 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.3 in
104.2
172
105.7
172
172 in
Length
172 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.98 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
121 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
35 mpg
city
39 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
100.4 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
100.4 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft