The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 26,300

€ 22,600

€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 D5 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169.9
167.4 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
220 lb
6.81 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
601 mi
Range
657 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 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).
107 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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