Car comparison

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIvsVolvo V40 · Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

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

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Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

1.5 TSI

150 hp1498 ccGasolineFWDDual-clutchTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020
VS

Volvo V40 · Facelift 2016

2.0 D3

150 hp1969 ccDieselFWDAutomaticTurbochargedHatchback2018-2020

Comparison overview

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Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    8.3 s
  • Fastest top speed
    213 km/h
    132 mph
  • Most powerful
    150 hp
    112 kW
  • Lightest
    1,183 kg
    2,608 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    127 hp/t
    95 kW/t
    7.9 kg/hp
  • Lowest CO2 emissions
    117 g/km
  • Largest trunk
    380 L
  • Best overall score
    54/100
  • Best performance score
    45/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Highest torque
    320 Nm
    236 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    4.7 L/100 km
    50.0 mpg US
    60.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    5.5 L/100 km
    42.8 mpg US
    51.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    4.3 L/100 km
    54.7 mpg US
    65.7 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    1,319 km
    820 mi
  • Best economy score
    94/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150hp112kW
150hp112kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
320Nm236lb-ft
Curb weight
1,183kg2,608lb
1,577kg3,477lb
Gross weight
1,780kg3,924lb
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Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
To 99% top speed
82.5s99% target: 211 km/h / 131 mph
Calculated
83.1s99% target: 203 km/h / 126 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
8.3s
8.5s
0-200 km/h
46.3s
Calculated
64.4s
Calculated
0-60 mph
7.9s
Calculated
8.0s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
5.2L/100 km45.2mpg US54.3mpg UK
4.7L/100 km50mpg US60.1mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
5.5L/100 km42.8mpg US51.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
4.4L/100 km53.5mpg US64.2mpg UK
4.3L/100 km54.7mpg US65.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
16.0s
Calculated
16.2s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
127hp/t95kW/t58hp/1000 lb
Calculated
95hp/t71kW/t43hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
203Nm/t136lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
962km597mi
Calculated
1,319km820mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,498cc91cu in
1,969cc120cu in
Length
4,282mm169in
4,370mm172in
Width
1,816mm71in
1,783mm70in
Height
1,459mm57in
1,439mm57in
Wheelbase
2,636mm104in
2,647mm104in
Front track
1,549mm61in
-
Rear track
1,520mm60in
-
Trunk volume
380L
236L
Max trunk volume
1,210L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
5
5
Fuel tank
50L
62L
CO2 emissions
117g/km
124g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3PowerTorque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI5,000-6,000 rpm1,500-3,500 rpm6,250 rpm
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D33,750 rpm1,740-3,000 rpm4,500 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
7.9 s
8.0 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
8.3 s
8.5 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
46.3 s
64.4 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.6 s
2.6 s
330 ft
101 m
7.0 s
7.0 s
1/8 mile
201 m
10.5 s
10.5 s
1000 ft
305 m
13.5 s
13.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
16.0 s
16.2 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
143 km/h
89 mph
140 km/h
87 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
320 Nm
236 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,577 kg
3,477 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
213 km/h
132 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
205 km/h
127 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI8.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D38.5 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI and Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3: 0.2 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI: 0.5 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
962 km
597 mi
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
1,319 km
820 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
150 hp
112 kW
8.3 s
213 km/h
132 mph
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
150 hp
112 kW
8.5 s
205 km/h
127 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
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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 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
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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
0-100 km/h8.5 s
Top speed
205 km/h
127 mph
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 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
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSI
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
8.3 s
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
8.5 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
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
VolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 kg/hp
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatLeon IIIFacelift 20161.5 TSIVolvoV40Facelift 20162.0 D3
Power
150 hp
112 kW
150 hp
112 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
320 Nm
236 lb-ft
Acceleration
8.3 s
8.5 s
Top speed
213 km/h
132 mph
205 km/h
127 mph
Lightness
1,183 kg
2,608 lb
1,577 kg
3,477 lb
Fuel consumption
5.2 L/100 km
45.2 mpg US
54.3 mpg UK
4.7 L/100 km
50.0 mpg US
60.1 mpg UK
Practicality
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
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,370 mm
172.0 in
Height
1,439 mm
56.7 in
Range score
962 km
597 mi
1,319 km
820 mi
CO2 score
117 g/km
124 g/km
Trunk score
380 L
13.4 cu ft
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
127 hp/t
95 kW/t
7.9 kg/hp
95 hp/t
71 kW/t
10.5 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.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSIVolvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3
Consumption5.2 L/100 km45.2 mpg US54.3 mpg UK4.7 L/100 km50 mpg US60.1 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km9.10 LC100 km8.23 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi14.65 LC100 mi13.24 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used780 L206 US gal172 UK gal705 L186 US gal155 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,365 LC/year1,234 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 1.5 TSI

  • Is 394 kg lighter
  • Is 0.2 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 8 km/h (5 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 32 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 144 L more trunk volume
  • Emits 7 g/km less CO2

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Lightest
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Highest combined fuel consumption

Volvo V40 Facelift 2016 2.0 D3

  • Has 70 Nm more
  • Uses 0.5 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 358 km (222 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk
  • Highest CO2 emissions

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