The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 23,000

€ 18,500

€ 23,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 D2 is 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56.6
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
56.6 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 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3188 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.42 %

General
Volvo C30 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D2
199 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D2
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
28.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
28.21 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
55 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
44 mpg
city
45 mpg
62 mpg
highway
67 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
795 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 D2
795 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
88.5 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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
88.5 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D2
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
736 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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