The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15)
€ 28,200

€ 18,000

€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,000
ⓘ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 1.5 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
168
102.4
166.5
168 in
Length
166.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3256 lb
Curb Weight
2780 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb

Weight Difference:
476 lb
14.62 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC 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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
258 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
137 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.24 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
31.24 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
25 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
541 mi
Range
758 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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).
84.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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