The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T2 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 23,500

€ 19,100

€ 23,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo V40 T2 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
489 lb
14.35 %

General
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.4 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 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T38
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
120 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
162 lb‑ft
at 1100 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo V40 T2
162 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.4 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T2
28.4 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T2
43 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
32 mpg
city
29 mpg
52 mpg
highway
45 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 T2
700 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.1 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T2
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T2
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
924 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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