The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 15,600
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 T3 is 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
317 lb
9.78 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
148 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1600 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
177 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
400 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
21.9 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
44 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
44 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
35 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
727 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 T3
727 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
100.4 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
200 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
