The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10)
€ 22,000

€ 22,400

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 4.9 cm longer, 1.4 cm narrower and 2.1 cm taller than the Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1458
1768
1968
1437
1782
2039
1768 mm
Width
1782 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1458 mm
Height
1437 mm
2578
4315
2640
4266
4315 mm
Length
4266 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1430 kg
Kerb Weight
1369 kg
1850 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1780 kg

Weight Difference:
61 kg
4.27 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4164T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1560 CC
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Power
108 bhp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 bhp
108 bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
240 NM
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
250 NM
240 NM
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
132 mph
Maximum Speed
118 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
110 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
157 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
▶ REPLAY
9.05 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.68 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
9.05 kg/bhp
12.68 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
63 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
42 mpg
63 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
31 mpg
city
50 mpg
51 mpg
motorway
74 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
52 L
503 mi
Range
718 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
718 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
92.5 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4, 5L
159 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
119 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
420 kg
Maximum Payload
411 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
278 L







1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L