The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 22,700

€ 24,000

€ 22,700
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 2.0 is 4.9 cm shorter, 1.4 cm wider and 1.1 cm lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
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
4266
2578
4315
4266 mm
Length
4315 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2578 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1445 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1865 kg

Weight Difference:
31 kg
2.15 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
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 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1999 CC
Engine Capacity
1798 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 bhp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
158 bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
250 NM
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
130 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
108 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.15 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
9.15 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
43 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
53 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
55 L
450 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
144 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 2.0
144 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
153 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
420 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
341 L







921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1166 L