The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,800

€ 29,500

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 7.1 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 2.1 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1437
1782
2039
1458
1768
1968
1782 mm
Width
1768 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1968 mm
1437 mm
Height
1458 mm
2640
4252
2578
4323
4252 mm
Length
4323 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
1369 kg
Kerb Weight
1500 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1920 kg

Weight Difference:
131 kg
8.73 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Super Unleaded (98 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
Power
208 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 bhp
208 bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 NM
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
240 NM
280 NM
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
145 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
96 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
▶ REPLAY
12.68 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
7.21 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
12.68 kg/bhp
7.21 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
38 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
63 mpg
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
74 mpg
motorway
47 mpg
52 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
718 mi
Range
455 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
455 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
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).
142.1 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
142.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
411 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L