The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI (20 - ..) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 21,800

€ 20,800

€ 21,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 4.6 inches longer, 0.7 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
57
70.2
80.3
70.9 in
Width
70.2 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.3 in
Height
57 in
105.7
172
103.9
167.4
172 in
Length
167.4 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
2795 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.44 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
KL
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
3
Cylinders
4
1 L / 49 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
108 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
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25.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
25.88 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
50 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
50 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
41 mpg
city
23 mpg
57 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
661 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
661 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
89 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
89 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 6d-ISC-FCM (WLTP) 36AP-AR
Emission Standard
Euro 4
200 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.0 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1063 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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