The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 15,600
€ 22,700
€ 15,600
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 1.4 is 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0
57.4
69.6
77.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0
2923 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
194 lb
6.22 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0
1P
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 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0
107 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
14.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
643 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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34.39 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
34.39 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
37 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
28 mpg
city
22 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
542 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
119.4 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 1.4
119.4 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
