The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12)
€ 25,600

€ 27,000

€ 25,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 27,000
ⓘ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 1.2 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 D4.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D4
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
168
166.8 in
Length
168 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
103.9 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D4
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3386 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4189 lb

Weight Difference:
505 lb
14.91 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D4
5F
Generation
M
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Code
D5204T
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
5
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
175 hp
Volvo C30 D4
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 D4
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D4
139 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

Volvo C30 D4
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
19.35 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D4
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
46 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
46 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
33 mpg
city
35 mpg
49 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
15.9 gal
545 mi
Range
731 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
731 mi
Volvo C30 D4
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).
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
104.9 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 D4
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
802 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.9 cu ft






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