2008 Volvo S40 vs. 2006 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Volvo S40 is newer by 2 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2006 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2006 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,968 cc (4 cylinders), 2006 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Seat Leon weights approximately 60 kg more than 2008 Volvo S40.
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, 2006 Seat Leon (321 Nm @ 1750 RPM) has 131 more torque (in Nm) than 2008 Volvo S40. (190 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2006 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2008 Volvo S40.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Volvo S40 | 2006 Seat Leon | |
Make | Volvo | Seat |
Model | S40 | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2006 |
Body Type | Sedan | Hatchback |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1948 cc | 1968 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 0 HP | 138 HP |
Torque | 190 Nm | 321 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 1750 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
Top Speed | 195 km/hour | 205 km/hour |
Acceleration 0-100mph | 10.7 seconds | 9.3 seconds |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 4 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1255 kg | 1315 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4250 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2570 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 8.1 L/100km | 5.6 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 60 L | 55 L |