The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09)
€ 21,400

€ 21,600

€ 21,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,600
ⓘ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 TDI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
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
167.4
169.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.66 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
115 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
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30.53 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
30.53 lb/hp
28.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
48 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
42 mpg
city
38 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
759 mi
Range
659 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
659 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
100.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.6D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
897 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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