The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 29,400

€ 15,000

€ 29,400
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 T5 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
377 lb
12.03 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4
149 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
13.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.81 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
19 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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