The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 19,200
€ 22,600
€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
190 lb
6.31 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
41 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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
