2005 Seat Leon vs. 2011 Volvo C30
To start off, 2011 Volvo C30 is newer by 6 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2011 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Volvo C30 (227 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 119 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (108 HP @ 4150 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Volvo C30 weights approximately 214 kg more than 2005 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 1900 RPM). This means 2011 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Seat Leon | 2011 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Leon | C30 |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1896 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 108 HP | 227 HP |
| Engine RPM | 4150 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1900 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Diesel | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 3 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1239 kg | 1453 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4265 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 1783 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1448 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2639 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 4.4 L/100km | 8.1 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 6.9 L/100km | 11.2 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 60 L |
