The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (18 - 20)
€ 40,000

€ 25,000

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 3.5 inches longer, 1.6 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
73.1 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
168.6
172 in
Length
168.6 in
104.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2740 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
747 lb
21.42 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

8-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
149 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.51 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
18.51 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
36 mpg
49 mpg
highway
55 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
653 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1184 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







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