The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 20,300
€ 20,800
€ 20,300
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 1.6 TDI is 6.3 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 1.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
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 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
1440 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1860 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg
Weight Difference:
113 kg
7.85 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
89 bhp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
230 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
108 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
185 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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16.18 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
16.18 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
63 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
63 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
50 mpg
city
28 mpg
72 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
759 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
119 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L
1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L
