The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 22,400

€ 25,100

€ 22,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,100
ⓘ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 Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe is 0.8 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.6
70.2
80.3
56.3
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.6 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
168
102.2
167.2
168 in
Length
167.2 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3018 lb
Curb Weight
2844 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
174 lb
5.77 %

General
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4164T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
108 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
108 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
177 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
177 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
118 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
62 mph
62
mph
mph
338 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
15.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
27.94 lb/hp
15.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
52 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
city
31 mpg
62 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
718 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
718 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
92.5 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.6D DRIVe
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
906 lb
Maximum Payload
1190 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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