The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 19,100
 SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100

ⓘ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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
103.9
168
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4167 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
229 lb
7.27 %
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)

General

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
55 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
highway
45 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
542 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 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).
119.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft