The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (06 - 07)
€ 20,500

€ 31,000

€ 20,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 31,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.4 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
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
167.4
167.8 in
Length
167.4 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
2698 lb
Curb Weight
3168 lb
3814 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
470 lb
14.84 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
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 automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
120 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
120 hp
217 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
126 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
423 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 T5
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22.48 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.6 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
22.48 lb/hp
14.6 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
25 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
36 mpg
city
17 mpg
53 mpg
highway
35 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
598 mi
Range
410 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
410 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
178.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
178.2 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
193 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
360 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1116 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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