Volvo C30 (2009 – 2013) vs SEAT Leon Cupra R (2009 – 2012): specs compared
The SEAT Leon Cupra R is the more powerful of the two, with up to 265 hp against 230 hp. It is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.2 s against 6.7 s. It has the higher top speed: 249 km/h against 240 km/h. The Volvo C30 uses less fuel, from 3.0 L/100 km against 8.1 L/100 km. It is the lighter car, from 1,279 kg against 1,375 kg.
| Specification |
Volvo
C30
2009 – 2013
|
SEAT
Leon Cupra R
2009 – 2012
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Sweden | Spain |
| Documented years | 2009 – 2013 | 2009 – 2012 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 16 | 2 |
| Fuel | Petrol, Diesel, Gas / other | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Automatic · Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 101 – 230 hp | 243 – 265 hp |
| Torque | 149 – 400 Nm | 300 – 350 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 6.7 – 11.8 s | 6.2 – 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 185 – 240 km/h | 246 – 249 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 3.0 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.1 – 8.6 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,265 mm | 4,308 mm |
| Width | 1,781 mm | 1,768 mm |
| Height | 1,445 mm | 1,443 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,639 mm | 2,578 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,279 – 1,479 kg | 1,375 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.

