The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 18,500

€ 23,000

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 TDI is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.6
70.2
80.3
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
103.8
167.8
103.9
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.42 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
111 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D2
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
45 mpg
city
44 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
758 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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