The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 26,300

€ 29,100

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57
70.2
80.3
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
167.4
105.7
172
167.4 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.09 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
140 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
28 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
647 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
127.6 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 D5
127.6 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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