The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 25,000

€ 28,000

€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is just 0.5 cm longer, 3.4 cm wider and 0.3 cm lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
1444
1816
1975
1447
1782
2039
1816 mm
Width
1782 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2039 mm
1444 mm
Height
1447 mm
2596
4271
2640
4266
4271 mm
Length
4266 mm
2596 mm
Wheelbase
2640 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
1310 kg
Kerb Weight
1508 kg
1830 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1860 kg

Weight Difference:
198 kg
13.13 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five petrol engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
2521 CC
178 bhp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 bhp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 bhp
227 bhp
Volvo C30 T5
250 NM
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
320 NM
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
250 NM
320 NM
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
104 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
93 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
▶ REPLAY
7.36 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.64 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
7.36 kg/bhp
6.64 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
47 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
47 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
38 mpg
city
22 mpg
55 mpg
motorway
44 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
62 L
518 mi
Range
443 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
164.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
138 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
203 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
520 kg
Maximum Payload
352 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
278 L






1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
921 L