The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 23,100

€ 22,400

€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 T2 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb

Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.22 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
52 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
727 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
100.4 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
985 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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