The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 19,200

€ 29,500

€ 19,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
2820 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
487 lb
14.73 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
115 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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28.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
28.48 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
41 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
488 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
928 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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