The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 26,800
€ 19,900
€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.6
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 1.6
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2985 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
60 lb
2.01 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.6
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4164S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
99 hp
Volvo C30 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
111 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
111 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.6
139 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.6
▶ REPLAY
16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.15 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
30.15 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.6
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
34 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
46 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
488 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
488 mi
Volvo C30 1.6
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
132.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
132.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.6
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
763 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
