The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (18 - 20)
€ 20,800
€ 24,800
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,800
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
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
103.9
167.4
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 1.6 TDI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2890 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.2 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
113 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
122 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
122 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.58 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
25.58 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
56 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
56 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
23 mpg
city
50 mpg
41 mpg
highway
62 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
468 mi
Range
739 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
739 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
86.4 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
86.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
1232 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
