The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (18 - 19)
€ 27,000

€ 20,000

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D4 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 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.0 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 D4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2639 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb

Weight Difference:
747 lb
22.06 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
23.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
35 mpg
city
42 mpg
56 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
647 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).
90.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
204 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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