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

€ 18,200

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 D5 is just 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
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 Start&Stop
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2665 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3770 lb

Weight Difference:
556 lb
17.26 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
140 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
7.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
351 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.63 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
25.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
40 mpg
47 mpg
highway
55 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1105 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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