The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

€ 22,700
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) Volvo C30 2.0
€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 2.0 is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
295 lb
9.46 %
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)

General

Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Performance

Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0

62 mph 62
mph

479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

 REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
55 mpg
41 mpg
highway
64 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
450 mi
Range
797 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
144 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).
80.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft