The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 15,500
€ 21,800
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 2.3 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
58.9
71.5
77.8
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.9 in
Height
56.6 in
103.8
167.8
103.9
167.4
167.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
399 lb
13.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
111 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
36 mpg
city
41 mpg
53 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
598 mi
Range
718 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
