The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 21,600

€ 28,700

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.6 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
38 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
670 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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