The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 29,500

€ 21,800

€ 29,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3307 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.74 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
208 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
207 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
145 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
6.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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15.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
15.9 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
31 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
39 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
455 mi
Range
718 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
455 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
142.1 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
142.1 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft







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