The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 21,800
€ 29,100
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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 1.5 eTSI ACT
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.6 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
118 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
41 mpg
city
39 mpg
62 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft
