The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (12 - 14) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 33,000
€ 24,000
€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 2.1 inches longer, 0.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
55.9
70.2
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
55.9 in
Height
57.4 in
104.2
172
101.5
169.9
172 in
Length
169.9 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3461 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
276 lb
7.97 %
General
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
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 1.8 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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
251 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
155 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo V40 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
21 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 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).
125 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
970 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
