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 0.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D2.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
56.5
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
56.5 in
Height
56.6 in
103.6
168.1
103.9
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline 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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
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
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D2
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
28 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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