The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 33,000
€ 15,500
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The Volvo V40 T5 is 4.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
58.9 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 1.2 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
842 lb
24.33 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T12
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
21 mpg
city
37 mpg
39 mpg
highway
53 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
149.7 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
29.2 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
