The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 26,200

€ 15,600

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 2.0D is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
245 lb
7.73 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4
127 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
31 mpg
city
28 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
547 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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