The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (15 - 16)
€ 22,500

€ 25,300

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,300
ⓘ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 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56.6
70.2
80.3
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
57.4 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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3148 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
8.61 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
121 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
723 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1135 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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