The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 (06 - 07) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 29,300

€ 25,500

€ 29,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Volvo C30 T5 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 1.2 inches shorter, 1.3 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
57
70.2
80.3
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.2 in
Width
71.5 in
80.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57 in
Height
57.4 in
103.9
167.4
103.8
168.6
167.4 in
Length
168.6 in
103.9 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3135 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
247 lb
7.88 %

General
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
M
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Straight-five gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
B5254T3
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
217 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
217 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
236 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
236 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
149 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
305 ft
0.000 sec

Volvo C30 T5
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.45 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
27 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
27 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
443 mi
Range
518 mi
Volvo C30 T5
443 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
164.8 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 T5
164.8 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
335 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
966 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