The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.0D Powershift Geartronic (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 26,200

€ 26,800

€ 26,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Volvo C30 2.0D is just 0.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57
70.2
80.3
56.9
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.9 in
103.9
168
102.2
168.1
168 in
Length
168.1 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3168 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
243 lb
7.67 %

General
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D4204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
134 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
134 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 2.0D
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
9.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
433 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.0D
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
23.64 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.0D
23.64 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 2.0D
40 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
31 mpg
city
33 mpg
48 mpg
highway
46 mpg
13.7 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
547 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo C30 2.0D
547 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
121.3 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 2.0D
121.3 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.0D
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
888 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft