The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 33,000

€ 23,800

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘ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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
677 lb
19.56 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
No data
39 mpg
highway
No data
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
89 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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