The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 21,800

€ 26,500

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
103.8
168.6
167.4 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2937 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.72 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel 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
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
19.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
41 mpg
city
44 mpg
62 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1142 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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