The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 28,000

€ 21,200

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 T5 is just 0.3 cm longer, 3.4 cm narrower and 1.2 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
1447
1782
2039
1459
1816
1975
1782 mm
Width
1816 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1447 mm
Height
1459 mm
2640
4266
2636
4263
4266 mm
Length
4263 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2636 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
1508 kg
Kerb Weight
1231 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1720 kg

Weight Difference:
277 kg
18.37 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2521 CC
Engine Capacity
1395 CC
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 4500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 bhp
138 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
320 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
149 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
114 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
6.64 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
8.92 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
6.64 kg/bhp
8.92 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
54 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
32 mpg
54 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22 mpg
city
44 mpg
44 mpg
motorway
63 mpg
62 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
443 mi
Range
598 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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).
98.5 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
203 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
352 kg
Maximum Payload
489 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L






921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1210 L