The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 15,500

€ 26,300

€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
58.9
71.5
77.8
57
70.2
80.3
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.9 in
Height
57 in
103.8
167.8
103.9
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
800 lb
23.4 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
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
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
46 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
37 mpg
city
30 mpg
53 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
609 mi
Range
642 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
609 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
96.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1107 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft