The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 31,000
€ 33,600
€ 31,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘ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 0.7 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 265.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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
167.4
103.6
168.1
167.4 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3168 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %
General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
14.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.6 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
17 mpg
city
28 mpg
35 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
471 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
178.2 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 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
