The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

€ 21,800
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09) Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
€ 29,500
 SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
€ 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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
3307 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
289 lb
8.74 %
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI DSG (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
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 gasoline 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
208 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
208 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
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

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

315 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.9 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
15.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
41 mpg
city
24 mpg
62 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
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).
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
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TFSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft