The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 26,500

€ 20,800

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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
168
105.7
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
443 lb
13.75 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
3
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
28 mpg
city
43 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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