The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
€ 25,300

€ 22,500

€ 25,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
2877 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.61 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5F
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 Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
148 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
251 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
134 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
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19.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19.44 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
45 mpg
city
55 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
723 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
723 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
88.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1135 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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