The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 21,600
€ 18,500
€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.4
103.8
167.8
167.4 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
203 lb
6.71 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
38 mpg
city
45 mpg
56 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
