The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 26,800
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800

ⓘ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 a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4079 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
93 lb
3.08 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
33 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
718 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft