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

€ 27,600

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,600
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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 TFSI
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 TFSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

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 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
15.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
38 mpg
city
24 mpg
56 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
659 mi
Range
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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