The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10)
€ 28,700

€ 26,500

€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.2 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D5.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
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
170.2
103.9
168
170.2 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
3241 lb
Curb Weight
3221 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
20 lb
0.62 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5244T8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
178 hp
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D5
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
133 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
18.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
55 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
670 mi
Range
601 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
601 mi
Volvo C30 D5
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
127.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
127.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
968 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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