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

€ 20,900

€ 33,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘ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 5.6 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and an inch lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
55.9
70.2
80.4
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
55.9 in
Height
56.9 in
104.2
172
102.4
166.5
172 in
Length
166.5 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3461 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4431 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
787 lb
22.74 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI 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
123 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
251 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
266 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
266 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
155 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
6.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
279 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.74 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
13.79 lb/hp
21.74 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
30 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
21 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo V40 T5
488 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
149.7 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
298 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon SC 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
970 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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