The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 2.4i (06 - 09) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 24,200

€ 15,000

€ 24,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 2.4i is 2.5 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.4.
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 1.4
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.2 in
Width
69.6 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
101.5
169.9
167.4 in
Length
169.9 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 1.4
3100 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
342 lb
11.03 %

General
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 1.4
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-five gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
B5244S4
Engine Code
4
Valves
2
5
Cylinders
4
2.4 L / 117 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
168 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 4400 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Volvo C30 2.4i
170 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 1.4
137 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
8.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
371 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 2.4i
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
18.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Volvo C30 2.4i
18.45 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
28 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Volvo C30 2.4i
28 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
20 mpg
city
25 mpg
37 mpg
highway
43 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
459 mi
Range
495 mi
Volvo C30 2.4i
459 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
159.2 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).
130.7 kWh
Volvo C30 2.4i
159.2 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4
322 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 2.4i
SEAT Leon 1.4
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
957 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft







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