2004 Seat Leon vs. 2004 Volvo S40
To start off, both 2004 Seat Leon and 2004 Volvo S40 were released in the same year (2004). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 2,507 cc (5 cylinders), 2004 Volvo S40 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2004 Volvo S40 (160 HP @ 6000 RPM) has 56 more horse power than 2004 Seat Leon. (104 HP @ 5700 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2004 Volvo S40 should accelerate faster than 2004 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2004 Volvo S40 weights approximately 178 kg more than 2004 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2004 Volvo S40 (225 Nm @ 4400 RPM) has 76 more torque (in Nm) than 2004 Seat Leon. (149 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2004 Volvo S40 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2004 Seat Leon. 2004 Volvo S40 has automatic transmission and 2004 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2004 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2004 Volvo S40 will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2004 Seat Leon | 2004 Volvo S40 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Leon | S40 |
| Year Released | 2004 | 2004 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Sedan |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1598 cc | 2507 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 104 HP | 160 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5700 RPM | 6000 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 225 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4400 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 76.5 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.9 mm | 90 mm |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.2 seconds | 8.9 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 4 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1220 kg | 1398 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4470 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1780 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2600 mm | 2650 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 7.1 L/100km | 8.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
