The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 28,200

€ 15,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.29 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
D5244T8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
178 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
25 mpg
city
25 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
541 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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