The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 24,200
€ 20,500
€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,500
ⓘ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 2.0D is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
57
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
57 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 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3131 lb
Curb Weight
2698 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3814 lb
Weight Difference:
432 lb
13.8 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
120 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
126 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.37 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.48 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.37 lb/hp
22.48 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
41 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
36 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
567 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
567 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
117.3 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
117.3 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
