The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (13 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 23,100
€ 22,000
€ 23,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 Volvo V40 T2 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
3225 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
73 lb
2.26 %
General
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
118 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
118 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
453 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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27.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
27.33 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
44 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
city
26 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo V40 T2
727 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
100.4 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
