The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18)
€ 19,900

€ 26,500

€ 19,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
168
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2985 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
163 lb
5.46 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4164S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
99 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6
111 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
30.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.97 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
30.15 lb/hp
24.97 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
34 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
488 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
488 mi
758 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
132.6 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
763 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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