The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 19,200
€ 15,000
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169.9
167.4 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
2820 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.2 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
115 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
132.6 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
