The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09)
€ 31,900

€ 29,400

€ 31,900
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 0.7 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 T5
56.5
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
56.5 in
Height
57 in
103.6
168.1
103.9
167.4
168.1 in
Length
167.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 T5
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3135 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
60 lb
1.91 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 T5
155 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
13.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
city
19 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
464 mi
Range
443 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
127 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 Cupra 265
127 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 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