The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 15,600

€ 25,400
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
3408 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
485 lb
14.23 %

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)
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
130 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
32 mpg
city
28 mpg
52 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 T3
104.1 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 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
924 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