The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 24,500

€ 33,300

€ 24,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,300
ⓘ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 3 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265.
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
1447
1782
2039
1423
1810
1975
1782 mm
Width
1810 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4266
2596
4236
4266 mm
Length
4236 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
1536 kg
Kerb Weight
1395 kg
1900 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1890 kg

Weight Difference:
141 kg
9.18 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
1984 CC
Engine Capacity
1984 CC
148 bhp
at 3500 rpm
Power
261 bhp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 bhp
261 bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
350 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
350 NM
350 NM
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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10.38 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
5.34 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 D3
10.38 kg/bhp
5.34 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
55 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
55 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
42 mpg
city
34 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
52 mpg
60 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
731 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo C30 D3
731 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
104.9 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
134 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
149 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 265
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
364 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L