The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
€ 45,000

€ 21,800

€ 45,000
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 a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra R is 1.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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
168.5
103.9
167.4
168.5 in
Length
167.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3018 lb
4255 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
185 lb
5.78 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
306 hp
108 hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
280 lb‑ft
177 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
155 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
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10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
10.47 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
32 mpg
52 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
24 mpg
city
41 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
426 mi
Range
718 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
426 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
138.2 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 Cupra R
138.2 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1052 lb
Maximum Payload
906 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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