The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 29,300

€ 20,300

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 T5 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169.9
167.4 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3135 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
40 lb
1.26 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
36 mpg
highway
60 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
759 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
164.8 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).
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 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