The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 2.4i (09 - 10)
€ 20,500

€ 24,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is just 0.1 inches shorter, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.4i.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.4i
57.4
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
57.4 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 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.4i
2698 lb
Curb Weight
3102 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
403 lb
12.99 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.4i
5F
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 Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.4i
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B5244S4
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.4 L / 117 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
168 hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.4i
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.4i
126 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
▶ REPLAY
22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.46 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
18.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.4i
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
28 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
28 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
36 mpg
city
20 mpg
53 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
459 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
459 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
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).
159.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
159.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.4i
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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