The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 26,300

€ 24,800

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
167.4
103.8
168.6
167.4 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
340 lb
10.53 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
50 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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