The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12)
€ 28,000
€ 22,400
€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.9 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
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3219 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4145 lb
Weight Difference:
106 lb
3.19 %
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
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
149 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.95 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
30.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
37 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
443 mi
Range
727 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
727 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).
96.7 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
96.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
198 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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
