The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18) vs. Volvo C30 D3 Geartronic (10 - 12)
€ 25,100

€ 26,300

€ 25,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,300
ⓘ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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is 0.8 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D3.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
56.3
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
56.3 in
Height
57 in
102.2
167.2
103.9
168
167.2 in
Length
168 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
2844 lb
Curb Weight
3419 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
575 lb
16.82 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Code
D5204T5
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
148 hp
Volvo C30 D3
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D3
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
140 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D3
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15.98 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.1 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
15.98 lb/hp
23.1 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
Fuel Economy
39 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
39 mpg
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D3
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
46 mpg
highway
51 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
518 mi
Range
642 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
518 mi
642 mi
Volvo C30 D3
Environmental Impact
113.6 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).
119.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113.6 kWh
119.3 kWh
Volvo C30 D3
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D3
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1190 lb
Maximum Payload
769 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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