The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 22,700

€ 29,900

€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,900
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57
70.2
80.3
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
168
102.3
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3064 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.7 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
181 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
130 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.93 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
16.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
41 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 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).
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).
94.6 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
94.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 lb
Maximum Payload
1058 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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