The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..)
€ 19,900
€ 26,600
€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 10.2 cm shorter, 1.8 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT.
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1447
1782
2039
1456
1800
1991
1782 mm
Width
1800 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1991 mm
1447 mm
Height
1456 mm
2640
4266
2686
4368
4266 mm
Length
4368 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2686 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
1354 kg
Kerb Weight
1316 kg
1700 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1840 kg
Weight Difference:
38 kg
2.81 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)
Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1596 CC
Engine Capacity
1498 CC
99 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
148 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 bhp
148 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
150 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
150 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
115 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
117 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
13.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.89 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6
13.68 kg/bhp
8.89 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
58 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
40 mpg
58 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
30 mpg
city
45 mpg
50 mpg
motorway
69 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
488 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
167 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
132 g/km (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
346 kg
Maximum Payload
524 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1301 L
