The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 21,200

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
168
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2835 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
183 lb
6.06 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.26 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
27.26 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
51 mpg
62 mpg
highway
71 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1133 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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