The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

€ 22,500
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 29,000
 SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11) SEAT Leon Cupra
€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,000

ⓘ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 2.2 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.8 inches lower than the SEAT Leon Cupra.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon Cupra
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)
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 Cupra (09 - 11)
101.5
170.2
168 in
Length
170.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon Cupra
3148 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4288 lb
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
Weight Difference:
214 lb
6.37 %
SEAT Leon Cupra (09 - 11)

General

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

Engine

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon Cupra
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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
Power
237 hp
at 5700 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 hp
237 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
199 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra

Performance

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon Cupra
121 mph
Maximum Speed
153 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.4 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

62 mph 62
mph

292 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra

▶ REPLAY
27.86 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.19 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27.86 lb/hp
14.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon Cupra
Fuel Economy
62 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra
55 mpg
city
22 mpg
67 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
899 mi
Range
422 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra
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).
153.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
159 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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