The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 26,800
€ 24,000
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 T3 is 2.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
73.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
3408 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
6.54 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T37
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
at 1300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.72 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.72 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
42 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
32 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
688 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 T3
688 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
106.1 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
106.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
204 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
