The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 21,600
€ 15,600
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.6D is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.4
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb
Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.44 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.4
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.4
118 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
38 mpg
city
28 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
100.7 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 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
