The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 19,200

€ 25,400

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm shorter, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1447
1782
2039
1459
1816
1975
1782 mm
Width
1816 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1447 mm
Height
1459 mm
2640
4252
2636
4263
4252 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
1279 kg
Kerb Weight
1280 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1830 kg

Weight Difference:
1 kg
0.08 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1598 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
108 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
146 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
12.92 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.85 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
12.92 kg/bhp
11.85 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
72 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
72 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
66 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
76 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
101 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
421 kg
Maximum Payload
550 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L