The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

€ 26,300
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09) Volvo C30 D5
€ 32,300
 SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 26,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300

ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3230 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Volvo C30 D5 (08 - 09)
Weight Difference:
132 lb
3.93 %
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Straight-five diesel engine with two tur­bo­chargers (bi­turbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
140 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

351 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

▶ REPLAY
18.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.15 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
47 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
601 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
959 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft