The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 22,500
 Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12) Volvo C30 DRIVe
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,500

ⓘ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 DRIVe.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
56.6
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
56.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)
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 DRIVe
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3148 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3924 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.16 %
Volvo C30 DRIVe (10 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe
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 DRIVe

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
132 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 DRIVe

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.86 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
27.86 lb/hp
Volvo C30 DRIVe

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
62 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
62 mpg
Volvo C30 DRIVe
27 mpg
city
55 mpg
44 mpg
highway
67 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
899 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
899 mi
Volvo C30 DRIVe
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).
78.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
78.2 kWh
Volvo C30 DRIVe
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
159 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Volvo C30 DRIVe
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft