The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V40 T5 Geartronic (16 - 18) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 40,000

€ 17,800

€ 40,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 2.2 inches longer, 3.5 inches wider and 1.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6
55.9
73.1
80.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
73.1 in
Width
69.6 in
80.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 1.6
3488 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4409 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
666 lb
19.1 %

General
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6
M
Generation
1P
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4204T11
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
242 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
242 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo V40 T5
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6
149 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
6.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
289 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
14.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo V40 T5
14.41 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo V40 T5
40 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
653 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo V40 T5
653 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Volvo V40 T5
111.8 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V40 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
922 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
9.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft








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