The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (12 - 15) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 23,000

€ 20,800

€ 23,000
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 SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 1.1 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 1.2 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
1459
1816
1975
1447
1782
2039
1816 mm
Width
1782 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1459 mm
Height
1447 mm
2636
4263
2640
4252
4263 mm
Length
4252 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
1306 kg
Kerb Weight
1327 kg
1810 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1750 kg

Weight Difference:
21 kg
1.58 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
104 bhp
at 3000 rpm
Power
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
104 bhp
123 bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
250 NM
165 NM
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
119 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
10.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
149 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
▶ REPLAY
12.56 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.79 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
12.56 kg/bhp
10.79 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
72 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
72 mpg
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
61 mpg
city
28 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
49 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
797 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
797 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
80.3 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 Start&Stop
80.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
102 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
504 kg
Maximum Payload
423 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L