The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 23,800

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 D4 is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2784 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
635 lb
18.57 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
18.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
No data
51 mpg
highway
No data
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1140 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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