The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 26,500

€ 15,500

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 1.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
58.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb

Weight Difference:
602 lb
18.69 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
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 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
28 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
highway
53 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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