The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 21,800

€ 21,800

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
167.4
105.7
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2795 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.39 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
25.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
41 mpg
city
41 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1063 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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