The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 33,600

€ 23,000

€ 33,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is just 0.5 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
1434
1816
1975
1437
1782
2039
1816 mm
Width
1782 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1434 mm
Height
1437 mm
2631
4271
2640
4266
4271 mm
Length
4266 mm
2631 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
1421 kg
Kerb Weight
1446 kg
1910 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
25 kg
1.73 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Power
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 bhp
113 bhp
Volvo C30 D2
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
350 NM
270 NM
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
155 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
82 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
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5.44 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.8 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5.44 kg/bhp
12.8 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
43 mpg
combined
66 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
43 mpg
66 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
33 mpg
city
53 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
471 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
Environmental Impact
125 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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
154 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
114 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
489 kg
Maximum Payload
334 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L