Car comparison

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016 1.5 T3vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

1.5 T3

152 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Lightest
    1,183 kg
    2,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    5.2 L/100 km
    45.2 mpg US
    54.3 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.4 L/100 km
    53.5 mpg US
    64.2 mpg UK
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best economy score
    93/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    220 km/h
    137 mph Unrestricted
    210 km/h
    130 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    152 hp
    113 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Best estimated range
    1,051 km
    653 mi

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
152hp113kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
250Nm184lb-ft
Curb weight
1,531kg3,375lb
1,183kg2,608lb
Gross weight-
1,780kg3,924lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Calculated
213 km/h
132 mph
To 99% top speed
90.1s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
82.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.3s
0-200 km/h
41.9s
Calculated
46.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
7.9s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.9L/100 km39.9mpg US47.9mpg UK
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
7.1L/100 km33.1mpg US39.8mpg UK
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.1L/100 km46.1mpg US55.4mpg UK
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.0s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
99hp/t74kW/t45hp/1000 lb
Calculated
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
163Nm/t109lb-ft/ton
Calculated
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
1,051km653mi
Calculated
962km597mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,498cc91cu in
Length
4,370mm172in
4,282mm169in
Width
1,783mm70in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,439mm57in
1,459mm57in
Wheelbase
2,647mm104in
2,636mm104in
Front track
1,559mm61in
1,549mm61in
Rear track
1,546mm61in
1,520mm60in
Trunk volume
324L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,210L
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
62L
50L
CO2 emissions
136g/km
117g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIPowerTorque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T35,000 rpm1,800-4,020 rpm6,000 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
7.9 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.3 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
41.9 s
46.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Likely limited
213 km/h
132 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
6.9 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.5 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.0 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
144 km/h
89 mph
143 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3 has 2 hp more than Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 2 hp (1 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T38.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3: 0.7 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
1,051 km
653 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
152 hp
113 kW
8.3 s
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
Power
152 hp
113 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.3 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
8.3 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
VolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleVolvoV40Facelift 20161.5 T3SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
Power
152 hp
113 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.3 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
220 km/h137 mph
Restricted
210 km/h130 mph
213 km/h
132 mph
Lightness
1,531 kg
3,375 lb
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
Fuel consumption
5.9 L/100 km
39.9 mpg US
47.9 mpg UK
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
324 L
11.4 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,282 mm
168.6 in
Height
1,459 mm
57.4 in
Range score
1,051 km
653 mi
962 km
597 mi
CO2 score
136 g/km
117 g/km
Trunk score
324 L
11.4 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
99 hp/t
74 kW/t
10.1 kg/hp
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

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Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI
Consumption5.9 L/100 km39.9 mpg US47.9 mpg UK5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km10.33 LC100 km9.10 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi16.62 LC100 mi14.65 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used885 L234 US gal195 UK gal780 L206 US gal172 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,549 LC/year1,365 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 1.5 T3

  • Has 2 hp more
  • Has 7 km/h (4 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 89 km (55 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 348 kg lighter
  • Uses 0.7 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 28 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 56 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 19 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed

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