The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG (Autogas) (10 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 19,900
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,900
ⓘ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 1.8 is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG.
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169.9
167.4 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2956 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4048 lb
Weight Difference:
31 lb
1.05 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Autogas (LPG)
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
97 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
106 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
106 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
124 mph
Maximum Speed
112 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.47 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
30.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
25 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
25 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
23 mpg
city
18 mpg
41 mpg
highway
32 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
11.4 gal
468 mi
Range
281 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
281 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
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).
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 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
140 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 LPG
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
