The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 17,800
€ 28,000
€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘ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 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
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 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
503 lb
15.13 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
114 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
23 mpg
city
19 mpg
39 mpg
highway
37 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
450 mi
Range
443 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
