The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16) vs. Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
€ 27,000

€ 20,800

€ 27,000
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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop is 0.6 inches shorter, 1.1 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Volvo C30 1.8.
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
2976 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
51 lb
1.71 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
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 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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
181 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
181 hp
123 hp
Volvo C30 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
280 lb‑ft
122 lb‑ft
Volvo C30 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
142 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.79 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
23.79 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
Fuel Economy
56 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56 mpg
32 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
45 mpg
city
23 mpg
62 mpg
highway
41 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
739 mi
Range
468 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
739 mi
468 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
Environmental Impact
86.4 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 SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
86.4 kWh
138.2 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 4
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Volvo C30 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1080 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