The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12)
€ 24,100

€ 24,500

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘ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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
56.9
71.3
77.8
57
70.2
80.3
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
167.2
103.9
168
167.2 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
653 lb
19.28 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.19 lb/hp
22.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
51 mpg
city
35 mpg
64 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
777 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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