The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 1.8 (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 25,100

€ 26,400

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,400
ⓘ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 V50 1.8 is 4.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
57.4
69.7
79.6
57
70.8
78.4
69.7 in
Width
70.8 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
103.9
178
105.7
182.8
178 in
Length
182.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
3045 lb
Curb Weight
3012 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.08 %

General
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
KL
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
123 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo V50 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
124 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
24.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.35 lb/hp
Volvo V50 1.8
24.76 lb/hp
20.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo V50 1.8
32 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo V50 1.8
468 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo V50 1.8
138.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
209 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 1.8
SEAT Leon ST 1.5 TSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
1265 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
17.6 cu ft











37 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
45.3 cu ft