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 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.4
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
168
101.5
169.9
168 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3117 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
68 lb
2.13 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B4204S3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
143 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
136 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
136 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
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
430 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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21.8 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0
21.8 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
22 mpg
city
27 mpg
41 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
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
285 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
741 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
