The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 15,500
€ 22,700
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 1.9 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
58.9
71.5
77.8
57
70.2
80.3
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
58.9 in
Height
57 in
103.8
167.8
103.9
168
167.8 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
2619 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
15.98 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
111 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
36 mpg
city
22 mpg
53 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
598 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
