The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI (18 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 22,200

€ 24,500

€ 22,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
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
168.6
103.9
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
2732 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
655 lb
19.34 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
128 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
148 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
126 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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21.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
21.34 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
48 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
37 mpg
city
35 mpg
57 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
634 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
634 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
92.9 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1193 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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