The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 2.0 (06 - 09)
€ 25,600

€ 22,600

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘ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 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 2.0.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
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
102.3
166.8
103.9
167.4
166.8 in
Length
167.4 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
2881 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.5 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Code
B4204S3
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
143 hp
Volvo C30 2.0
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
136 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 2.0
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
139 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 2.0
▶ REPLAY
16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.46 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
20.46 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
33 mpg
city
23 mpg
49 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
545 mi
Range
462 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
462 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
Environmental Impact
108 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).
140.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
140.2 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 2.0
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
933 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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