The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 24,000

€ 24,100

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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 2.4i is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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 2.4i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3102 lb
Curb Weight
3208 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4134 lb

Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.3 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
M
Generation
1P
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
138 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.46 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.25 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.46 lb/hp
23.25 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
20 mpg
city
39 mpg
37 mpg
highway
57 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
712 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
712 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
98.8 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
98.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
201 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
955 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