Volvo C30 2007 vs Seat Leon 2009

 
Volvo C30
2007 - 2009
Seat Leon
2009 - 2013
Gearbox: AutomaticManual
Engine: 2.5 Petrol2.0 Petrol

Performance

Power: 230 HP265 HP
Torque: 320 NM350 NM
Acceleration 0-100 km/h: 7.1 seconds6.2 seconds
Seat Leon is a more dynamic driving.
Volvo C30 engine produces 35 HP less power than Seat Leon, whereas torque is 30 NM less than Seat Leon. Due to the lower power, Volvo C30 reaches 100 km/h speed 0.9 seconds later.

Fuel consumption

Fuel consumption (l/100km): 9.48.1
The Seat Leon is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy.
Volvo C30 consumes 1.3 litres more fuel per 100 km than the Seat Leon, which means that if you drive 15,000 km in a year, the Volvo C30 could require 195 litres more fuel.
Fuel tank capacity: 55 litres55 litres
Full fuel tank distance: 580 km in combined cycle670 km in combined cycle
840 km on highway830 km on highway
Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy.

Dimensions

Length: 4.25 m4.32 m
Width: 1.78 m1.77 m
Height: 1.45 m1.46 m
Both cars are similar in size. Volvo C30 is 7 cm shorter than the Seat Leon, 1 cm wider the height of the cars does not differ significantly.
Trunk capacity: 251 litres341 litres
Trunk max capacity:
with rear seats folded down, if possible
no data1166 litres
Seat Leon has more luggage space.
Volvo C30 has 90 litres less trunk space than the Seat Leon.
Turning diameter: 10.6 meters10.9 meters
The turning circle of the Volvo C30 is 0.3 metres less than that of the Seat Leon.
Power steering: Hydraulic power steeringElectric power steering
Hydraulic power steering is technologically more complex, louder, increases fuel consumption and requires more servicing. It has the advantages of more power, less strain on the car's electrical system and better feedback (feeling) when steering.
Gross weight: 1`860 kg1`945 kg
Net weight:1`437 kg1`375 kg
Load capacity:423 kg570 kg
Volvo C30 load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 35 procentiem less than Seat Leon. Therefore, Seat Leon is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads.
Safety:
Quality:
below average

average
Seat Leon has slightly fewer faults.
Deffect rate in annual technical inspection is similar for both cars, it's slightly higher for Volvo C30, so Seat Leon quality could be a bit better.
Average price (€): 30004000
Pros and Cons: Volvo C30 has
  • hydraulic power steering
  • lower price
Seat Leon has
  • more power
  • more dynamic
  • lower fuel consumption
  • roomier boot
  • electric power steering
  • higher carrying (cargo) capacity
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