The Comparative Analysis :
Volvo C30 T5 Geartronic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16)
€ 29,800

€ 26,800

€ 29,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,800
ⓘ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 T5 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 T5
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 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3349 lb
Curb Weight
2926 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
423 lb
12.63 %

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

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch 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
B5254T7
Engine Code
4
Valves
4
5
Cylinders
4
2.5 L / 122 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
227 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Volvo C30 T5
227 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
146 mph
Maximum Speed
139 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.44 lb/hp
Volvo C30 T5
14.75 lb/hp
16.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
41 mpg
Volvo C30 T5
26 mpg
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
17 mpg
city
33 mpg
36 mpg
highway
46 mpg
16.4 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
428 mi
Range
536 mi
Volvo C30 T5
428 mi
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
170.4 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).
109.9 kWh
Volvo C30 T5
170.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
340 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Volvo C30 T5
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
752 lb
Maximum Payload
1153 lb
7.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft






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