The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 28,800
€ 24,000
€ 28,800
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 D4 is 1.9 inches shorter, 0.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Volvo C30 D4
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 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3419 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
234 lb
6.84 %
General
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
M
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
175 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
295 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Volvo C30 D4
295 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
134 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec
Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
27 mpg
51 mpg
highway
44 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
642 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
119.3 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).
125 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
769 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
