The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (19 - 19)
€ 22,500

€ 31,100

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 DRIVe is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168.6
168 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3146 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4277 lb

Weight Difference:
2 lb
0.06 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
181 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.38 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
17.38 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
53 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
55 mpg
city
45 mpg
67 mpg
highway
59 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
899 mi
Range
706 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
706 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
90.4 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
90.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1131 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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