The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 15,500

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 DRIVe is 0.1 inches longer, 1.3 inches narrower and 2.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
56.6
70.2
80.3
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
58.9 in
103.9
168
103.8
167.8
168 in
Length
167.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
529 lb
16.8 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
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 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
55 mpg
city
37 mpg
67 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
609 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
96.6 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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