The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (17 - 18)
€ 28,800

€ 45,000

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 45,000
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57
70.2
80.3
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
168
103.6
168.5
168 in
Length
168.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4255 lb

Weight Difference:
216 lb
6.32 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 5800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
306 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
134 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
30 mpg
city
24 mpg
51 mpg
highway
41 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
426 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1052 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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