The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 28,700
€ 20,800
€ 28,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller than the Volvo C30 1.8.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
57
70.2
80.3
69.6 in
Width
70.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
57.4 in
Height
57 in
101.5
170.2
103.9
167.4
170.2 in
Length
167.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
3241 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
315 lb
9.72 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
1P
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4184S8
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
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19.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.29 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
46 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
36 mpg
city
23 mpg
55 mpg
highway
41 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
670 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
670 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
104.9 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Volvo C30 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
