The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (14 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 33,700

€ 21,200

€ 33,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 T5 is 4.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
103.8
167.8
172 in
Length
167.8 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3490 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
18.77 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
149 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
489 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.42 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.42 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
29 mpg
city
51 mpg
49 mpg
highway
71 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
919 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft