The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 26,300

€ 15,500

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D3 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
57
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
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
168
103.8
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
800 lb
23.4 %

General
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30 mpg
city
37 mpg
51 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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