The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 21,600

€ 15,000

€ 21,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 1.6D is just 0.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
167.4
102.4
167.2
167.4 in
Length
167.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2575 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.93 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
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 SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
108 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D
177 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
28.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.29 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D
28.03 lb/hp
30.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D
48 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
38 mpg
city
37 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
659 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D
659 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D
100.7 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
897 lb
Maximum Payload
1173 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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