The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12)
€ 24,100
€ 22,700
€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,700
ⓘ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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is just 0.7 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
56.9
71.3
77.8
57
70.2
80.3
71.3 in
Width
70.2 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.3 in
56.9 in
Height
57 in
102.4
167.2
103.9
168
167.2 in
Length
168 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3117 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
384 lb
12.32 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
5F
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 SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
122 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
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24.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.8 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.19 lb/hp
21.8 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
59 mpg
31 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
51 mpg
city
22 mpg
64 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
777 mi
Range
450 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
777 mi
450 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
144 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
82.2 kWh
144 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
169 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1124 lb
Maximum Payload
741 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
26.1 cu ft
