The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 2.0D (09 - 10)
€ 24,000
€ 24,200
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,200
ⓘ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 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 2.0D.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
57.4
69.6
77.4
57
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57 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 2.0D
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3131 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.73 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D4204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
134 hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0D
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
132 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0D
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.37 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
23.37 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
27 mpg
city
31 mpg
44 mpg
highway
51 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.7 gal
518 mi
Range
567 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
567 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
Environmental Impact
125 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).
117.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
117.3 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
243 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 2.0D
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
