The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI (18 - 20) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 23,700

€ 28,000

€ 23,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
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
168.6
103.9
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo C30 T5
2868 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
3990 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
456 lb
13.72 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo C30 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Natural Gas (CNG)
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
128 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
148 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo C30 T5
128 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
10.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
459 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
22.41 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
22.41 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
12.4 lb✽
( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gasoline equivalent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy consumption of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
combined ✽ per 100 miles
27 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
7 MPGe
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
16.7 lb
city
19 mpg
9.9 lb
highway
37 mpg
37 lb
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
302 mi
Range
443 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
302 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
25.6 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).
164.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
25.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 5
179 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1122 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
7.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft