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

€ 22,500

€ 21,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
56.6 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 DRIVe
2723 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
3836 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
425 lb
13.5 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
119 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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26.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
26.18 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
42 mpg
city
55 mpg
53 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
647 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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