The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

€ 19,100
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 19,100
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 1.4 TSI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
169.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3230 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4189 lb
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
311 lb
9.63 %
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)

General

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
1P
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 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
122 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

 REPLAY
23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.15 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
18.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
29 mpg
city
28 mpg
45 mpg
highway
47 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
542 mi
Range
601 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
959 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft