The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 31,500

€ 27,000

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 D4.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.66 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
133 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D4
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
610 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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