The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 33,600

€ 27,000

€ 33,600
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 Cupra 265 is 0.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D4
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
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D4
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.5 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
Straight-four gasoline 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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D4
155 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
5.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D4
▶ REPLAY
12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
12 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
36 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
28 mpg
city
35 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
471 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
471 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Volvo C30 D4
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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