The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

€ 28,200
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10) Volvo C30 D5
€ 32,600
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 28,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

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 1.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
70.2
80.3
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
103.9
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3256 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Volvo C30 D5 Geartronic (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
225 lb
6.91 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 D5
178 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280

Performance

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

384 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D5

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

 REPLAY
18.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D5
18.29 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 D5
34 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
541 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 D5
541 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 D5
141.9 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
293 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 D5
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft