The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 25,000

€ 21,800

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘ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 T3 is 0.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower.
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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 T3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
445 lb
13.73 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
41 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
727 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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