The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 15,500

€ 22,400

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 0.3 cm shorter, 3.4 cm wider and 5.8 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1495
1816
1975
1437
1782
2039
1816 mm
Width
1782 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1495 mm
Height
1437 mm
2636
4263
2640
4266
4263 mm
Length
4266 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1188 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1690 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
181 kg
13.22 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
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 petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1197 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
85 bhp
at 4300 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
160 NM
240 NM
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
165 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
13.98 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
13.98 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
44 mpg
city
50 mpg
64 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
609 mi
Range
718 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
96.6 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
96.6 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
502 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L