The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 31,200

€ 20,000

€ 31,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
103.8
168.6
167.4 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2674 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3836 lb

Weight Difference:
494 lb
15.59 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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 manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 4600 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
129 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
13.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.76 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
13.96 lb/hp
24.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
25 mpg
combined
48 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
25 mpg
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
17 mpg
city
39 mpg
35 mpg
highway
56 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
410 mi
Range
634 mi
Volvo C30 T5
410 mi
634 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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).
92.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
178.2 kWh
92.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1162 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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