The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 24,500
€ 20,800
€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
168
105.7
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
608 lb
17.95 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
43 mpg
56 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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
















