The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12)
€ 25,000
€ 29,800
€ 25,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,800
ⓘ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 0.2 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Volvo C30 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
56.9
71.5
77.8
57
70.2
80.3
71.5 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
102.2
168.1
103.9
168
168.1 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
2888 lb
Curb Weight
3349 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
461 lb
13.77 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
B5254T7
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2.5 L / 122 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
227 hp
Volvo C30 T5
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 T5
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
140 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
7.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 T5
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16.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.75 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.22 lb/hp
14.75 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
26 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
31 mpg
city
17 mpg
46 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
518 mi
Range
428 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
428 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).
170.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
170.4 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1146 lb
Maximum Payload
752 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
