The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 22,400

€ 18,000

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
168
102.4
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
238 lb
7.89 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
118 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
41 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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