The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 26,500

€ 26,500

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 D5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3221 lb
Curb Weight
2952 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
269 lb
8.35 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
140 mph
Maximum Speed
122 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 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
18.1 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.12 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.1 lb/hp
26.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
38 mpg
combined
59 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
38 mpg
59 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
28 mpg
city
53 mpg
47 mpg
highway
62 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
601 mi
Range
777 mi
Volvo C30 D5
601 mi
777 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 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).
82.2 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
127.6 kWh
82.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
264 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
219 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
968 lb
Maximum Payload
1215 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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