The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
€ 28,100

€ 22,100

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 0.4 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
167.4
103.8
167.8
167.4 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3263 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
527 lb
16.15 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
25 mpg
city
41 mpg
44 mpg
highway
56 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
661 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
141.9 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).
89 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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