The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 27,200
€ 26,600
€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
3426 lb
Curb Weight
2901 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
525 lb
15.32 %
General
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.6 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
19.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
32 mpg
city
37 mpg
52 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
700 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
