The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 22,400
€ 19,100
€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.4
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
103.9
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
99 lb
3.28 %
General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
41 mpg
city
29 mpg
62 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
718 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
