The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 25,400

€ 29,400

€ 25,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
167.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
313 lb
9.98 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
108 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
121 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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26.13 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
26.13 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
60 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
55 mpg
city
19 mpg
64 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
797 mi
Range
443 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
966 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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