The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 19,100
€ 20,800
€ 19,100
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is 2.5 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
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
167.4
169.9 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
7 lb
0.24 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
1P
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 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
29 mpg
city
23 mpg
45 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
542 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
