The Comparative Analysis :

Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

€ 20,800
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) Volvo C30 1.8
€ 25,400
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400

Base price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Volvo C30 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI.
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
57
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
70.2
80.3
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
Blueprint Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
103.9
167.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)
103.8
168.6
167.4 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in

Vehicle Weight

Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2941 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4057 lb
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09)
Weight Difference:
15 lb
0.51 %
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI DSG (18 - 20)

General

Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Natural Gas (CNG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Straight-four gasoline engine (nat­u­ral­ly as­pi­rat­ed engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine with tur­bo­charger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
128 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
128 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Performance

Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
128 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

492 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8

62 mph 62
mph

453 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

 REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.98 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
22.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined  per 100 miles
12.1 lb  ( 7 MPGe ⓘ Miles per gallon gaso­line equiva­lent (MPGe) is a measure of the average distance traveled per unit of energy consumed. MPGe, specified in miles per U.S. gallon, is used to compare the energy con­sump­tion of vehicles that use different energy sources.)
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
7 MPGe
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
23 mpg
city
15.6 lb
41 mpg
highway
9.9 lb
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
37 lb
468 mi
Range
311 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
311 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
24.9 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
24.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
179 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 TGI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1116 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
7.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data