The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,400

€ 26,300

€ 25,400
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 Start&Stop 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 Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.46 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
121 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
city
30 mpg
64 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
797 mi
Range
642 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 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