The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI DSG (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
€ 21,500

€ 28,200

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,200
ⓘ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
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3256 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
534 lb
16.4 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic 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
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
119 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D5
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
18.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
42 mpg
city
25 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
647 mi
Range
541 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
541 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
141.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
141.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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