The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 D4 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16)
€ 28,800

€ 25,600

€ 28,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600
ⓘ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 D4 is 1.2 inches longer, 1.1 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57
70.2
80.3
56.3
71.3
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.3 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
56.3 in
103.9
168
102.3
166.8
168 in
Length
166.8 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
102.3 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3419 lb
Curb Weight
2881 lb
4189 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4057 lb

Weight Difference:
538 lb
15.73 %

General
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 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 automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC 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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
134 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
8.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
397 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 D4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
19.54 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.19 lb/hp
Volvo C30 D4
19.54 lb/hp
16.19 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 D4
41 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
30 mpg
city
33 mpg
51 mpg
highway
49 mpg
15.9 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
642 mi
Range
545 mi
Volvo C30 D4
642 mi
545 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
108 kWh
Volvo C30 D4
119.3 kWh
108 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 D4
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
769 lb
Maximum Payload
1175 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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