The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 28,000

€ 37,400

€ 28,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57
70.2
80.3
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.5 in
103.9
168
103.6
168.5
168 in
Length
168.5 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3325 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.11 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
149 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
▶ REPLAY
14.65 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.65 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
37 mpg
highway
44 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
478 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
164.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
776 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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