The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 18,200

€ 26,500

€ 18,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
57.4
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
57.4 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 Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
2665 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
3770 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.26 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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25.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.63 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
48 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
40 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
601 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
634 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
92.9 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).
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
92.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1105 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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