The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 17,800

€ 22,600

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 1.6 is 6.3 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 2.0.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
1458
1768
1968
1447
1782
2039
1768 mm
Width
1782 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1458 mm
Height
1447 mm
2578
4315
2640
4252
4315 mm
Length
4252 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1783 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
47 kg
3.54 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1999 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 bhp
143 bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
148 NM
185 NM
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
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12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.28 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6
12.67 kg/bhp
9.28 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
38 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
37 mpg
38 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
144 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
177 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Volvo C30 2.0
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
503 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L