2002 Seat Leon vs. 2013 Volvo C30
To start off, 2013 Volvo C30 is newer by 11 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2002 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2002 Seat Leon would be higher. At 2,500 cc (5 cylinders), 2013 Volvo C30 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2013 Volvo C30 (224 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 46 more horse power than 2002 Seat Leon. (178 HP @ 5500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2013 Volvo C30 should accelerate faster than 2002 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2013 Volvo C30 weights approximately 150 kg more than 2002 Seat Leon. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2013 Volvo C30 (320 Nm @ 5000 RPM) has 85 more torque (in Nm) than 2002 Seat Leon. (235 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2013 Volvo C30 will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2002 Seat Leon.
Compare all specifications:
| 2002 Seat Leon | 2013 Volvo C30 | |
| Make | Seat | Volvo |
| Model | Leon | C30 |
| Year Released | 2002 | 2013 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1781 cc | 2500 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 5 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Horse Power | 178 HP | 224 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 235 Nm | 320 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 81 mm | 83 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 86.4 mm | 93 mm |
| Top Speed | 229 km/hour | 240 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 7.7 seconds | 7.1 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 4 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1310 kg | 1460 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4190 mm | 4266 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1750 mm | 2039 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1447 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2520 mm | 2640 mm |
| Fuel Consumption | 6.5 L/100km | 6.6 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 11.7 L/100km | 10.1 L/100km |
