The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 26,600

€ 21,700

€ 26,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo V50 DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V50 DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
57
69.7
79.6
57.1
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
57.1 in
103.9
178
103.8
178.5
178 in
Length
178.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3042 lb
Curb Weight
2798 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
8.05 %

General
Volvo V50 DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
113 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo V50 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V50 DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
436 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
26.92 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.32 lb/hp
Volvo V50 DRIVe
26.92 lb/hp
23.32 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
44 mpg
Volvo V50 DRIVe
62 mpg
44 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
55 mpg
city
35 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
586 mi
Volvo V50 DRIVe
899 mi
586 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
100.4 kWh
Volvo V50 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
100.4 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 DRIVe
SEAT Leon ST 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
1149 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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