The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 28,100

€ 32,300

€ 28,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 2.8 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra R.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
170.2
167.4 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3263 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb

Weight Difference:
99 lb
2.94 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra R
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18.33 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.33 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
25 mpg
city
22 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra R
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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