The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..)
€ 22,500

€ 20,800

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 4 inches shorter, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.7 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.3
70.9
78.4
70.2 in
Width
70.9 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
56.6 in
Height
57.3 in
103.9
168
105.7
172
168 in
Length
172 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2778 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
370 lb
11.75 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
M
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 5500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
577 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
31.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
51 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
51 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
55 mpg
city
43 mpg
67 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
675 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
675 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Environmental Impact
78.2 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).
87.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
87.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
200 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1080 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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