The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 18,500
€ 26,300
€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D3.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
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 D3
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb
Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.4 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
45 mpg
city
30 mpg
67 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
758 mi
Range
642 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
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).
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
