The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

€ 26,100
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10) Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
€ 24,900
 SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
€ 26,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,900

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI.
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
57
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
69.7
79.6
57.2
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
57.2 in
Blueprint Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
103.9
178
Blueprint SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)
103.8
179.1
178 in
Length
179.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
3073 lb
Curb Weight
2959 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 10)
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.74 %
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI (18 - 20)

General

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI

Performance

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.1 sec
62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI

▶ REPLAY
28.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.12 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
28.45 lb/hp
23.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg  ( 59 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
12.4 lb✽  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
59 MPGe
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
41 mpg
city
16.7 lb
62 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
718 mi
Range
302 mi
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
302 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
25.6 kWh
Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
25.6 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo V50 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TGI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
1120 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft
37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
41.6 cu ft