The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,300
€ 17,800
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6
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
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb
Weight Difference:
597 lb
17.46 %
General
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6
M
Generation
1P
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 1.6
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5204T5
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
148 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D3
258 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6
127 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D3
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
▶ REPLAY
23.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
23.1 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
41 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
30 mpg
city
23 mpg
51 mpg
highway
39 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
450 mi
Volvo C30 D3
642 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
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).
144 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
119.3 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D3
SEAT Leon 1.6
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
