The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo V50 T5 AWD (07 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 36,400

€ 26,700

€ 36,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo V50 T5 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57.4
69.7
79.6
57.2
71.5
77.8
69.7 in
Width
71.5 in
79.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.2 in
103.9
178
103.8
179.1
178 in
Length
179.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3422 lb
Curb Weight
2987 lb
4453 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
434 lb
12.68 %

General
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Station Wagon
Car Body Style
Station Wagon
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Permanent all-wheel drive (AWD)
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
227 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo V50 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
143 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo V50 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
15.07 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.78 lb/hp
Volvo V50 T5
15.07 lb/hp
16.78 lb/hp
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo V50 T5
25 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
17 mpg
city
31 mpg
32 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.3 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
375 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo V50 T5
375 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
181.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo V50 T5
181.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
369 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo V50 T5
SEAT Leon ST 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1032 lb
Maximum Payload
1202 lb
11.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
16.6 cu ft










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