The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 24,500

€ 32,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 D3 is 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3386 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
24 lb
0.71 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
▶ REPLAY
22.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
22.88 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
46 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
35 mpg
city
22 mpg
56 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
731 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 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