The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 T5 (09 - 12)
€ 28,200

€ 28,000

€ 28,200
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
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.6 inches longer, 1.3 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the Volvo C30 T5.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
57 in
103.8
168.6
103.9
168
168.6 in
Length
168 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3325 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
399 lb
12 %

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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual 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
139 mph
Maximum Speed
149 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
14.65 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
27 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
27 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
33 mpg
city
19 mpg
46 mpg
highway
37 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
16.4 gal
536 mi
Range
443 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
443 mi
Volvo C30 T5
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).
164.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
164.8 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
327 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 T5
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
776 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft