The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T3 Geartronic (15 - 16) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 27,200

€ 31,500

€ 27,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,500
ⓘ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. The Volvo V40 T3 is 1.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
170.2
172 in
Length
170.2 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3426 lb
Curb Weight
3296 lb
4332 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4222 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
3.79 %

General
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4154T4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
150 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
150 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
184 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo V40 T3
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
22.84 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.62 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T3
22.84 lb/hp
19.62 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo V40 T3
43 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
32 mpg
city
33 mpg
52 mpg
highway
49 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
700 mi
Range
610 mi
Volvo V40 T3
700 mi
610 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
115.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T3
104.1 kWh
115.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T3
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
906 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