The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 17,800

€ 27,000

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.6 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D4.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
57.4
69.6
77.5
57
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
101.5
169.9
103.9
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
564 lb
16.66 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
114 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
23 mpg
city
35 mpg
39 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
450 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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