The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14)
€ 22,500

€ 15,000

€ 22,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 3.8 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 0.9 cm lower than the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI.
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
1437
1782
2039
1446
1810
1975
1782 mm
Width
1810 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1437 mm
Height
1446 mm
2640
4266
2601
4228
4266 mm
Length
4228 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2601 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
1428 kg
Kerb Weight
1168 kg
1780 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1690 kg

Weight Difference:
260 kg
18.21 %

General
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
D4162T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1560 CC
Engine Capacity
1197 CC
113 bhp
at 3600 rpm
Power
85 bhp
at 4800 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
113 bhp
85 bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
270 NM
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
160 NM
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 DRIVe
270 NM
160 NM
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
121 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
164 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
▶ REPLAY
12.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
13.74 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 DRIVe
12.64 kg/bhp
13.74 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
74 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
74 mpg
54 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
66 mpg
city
43 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
64 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
899 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
899 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon SC 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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
78.2 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
99 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
522 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L