The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 27,000

€ 20,700

€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,700
ⓘ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 D4 is 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57
70.2
80.3
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
168
102.4
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
595 lb
17.57 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 3000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.84 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
26.84 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
62 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
62 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
51 mpg
56 mpg
highway
71 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
818 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
818 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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).
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1155 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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