The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8 (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 22,000
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
2926 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb
Weight Difference:
227 lb
7.2 %
General
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8
123 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
492 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
23.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Volvo C30 1.8
23.79 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8
32 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
23 mpg
city
26 mpg
41 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
468 mi
Range
503 mi
Volvo C30 1.8
468 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
128.7 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8
138.2 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
280 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
933 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
