The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 22,700
€ 32,600
€ 22,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 3 cm longer, 2.8 cm narrower and 2.4 cm taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
1447
1782
2039
1423
1810
1975
1782 mm
Width
1810 mm
2039 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1975 mm
1447 mm
Height
1423 mm
2640
4266
2596
4236
4266 mm
Length
4236 mm
2640 mm
Wheelbase
2596 mm
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
1414 kg
Kerb Weight
1375 kg
1750 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg
Weight Difference:
39 kg
2.76 %
General
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
M
Generation
5F
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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
1984 CC
143 bhp
at 6000 rpm
Power
276 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
143 bhp
276 bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
185 NM
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
350 NM
at 1700 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0
185 NM
350 NM
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
130 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
9.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
131 m
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 2.0
62 mph
62
mph
mph
81 m
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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9.89 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
4.98 kg/bhp
Volvo C30 2.0
9.89 kg/bhp
4.98 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
42 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0
37 mpg
42 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
26 mpg
city
32 mpg
49 mpg
motorway
51 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
450 mi
Range
464 mi
Volvo C30 2.0
450 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0
144 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
177 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
336 kg
Maximum Payload
495 kg
278 L
Boot Capacity
380 L
921 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1150 L
