The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 28,200

€ 33,600

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
57
70.2
80.3
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
168
103.6
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
123 lb
3.78 %

General
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 5350 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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