The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 D2 (09 - 12)
€ 22,000
€ 23,000
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.9 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.8 inches taller than the Volvo C30 D2.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.6
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
101.5
169.9
103.9
168
169.9 in
Length
168 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
3153 lb
Curb Weight
3188 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3924 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.1 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4162T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Volvo C30 D2
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
199 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
199 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D2
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D2
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
28.21 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
55 mpg
Volvo C30 D2
26 mpg
city
44 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
503 mi
Range
795 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
795 mi
Volvo C30 D2
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).
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
88.5 kWh
Volvo C30 D2
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
183 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 D2
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
736 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
