The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
€ 27,000
€ 25,000
€ 27,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000
ⓘ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 D4 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 D4
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 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3386 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb
Weight Difference:
498 lb
14.71 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-five diesel engine with two turbochargers (biturbo)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
D5204T
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
175 hp
at 3500 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
137 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
8.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
390 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.35 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
46 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
46 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
35 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
731 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 D4
731 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
104.9 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).
113.6 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
104.9 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
802 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
26.1 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
