The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 1.8F (Ethanol) (07 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 21,200

€ 24,000

€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 1.8F is 6.3 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo C30 1.8F
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1447
1782
2039
1458
1768
1965
1782 mm
Width
1768 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1447 mm
Height
1458 mm
2640
4252
2578
4315
4252 mm
Length
4315 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 1.8F
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1327 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
118 kg
8.17 %

General
Volvo C30 1.8F
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Ethanol
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 1.8F
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4184S8
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1798 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
123 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
123 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
165 NM
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 1.8F
165 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 1.8F
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
124 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
10.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
150 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 1.8F
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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10.79 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 1.8F
10.79 kg/bhp
9.15 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 1.8F
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
30 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 1.8F
30 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
32 mpg
38 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
360 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 1.8F
360 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
300.9 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 1.8F
300.9 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
174 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 1.8F
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
423 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L