Car comparison

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIvsVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Seat Ibiza IV SC

Cupra 1.4 TSI

180 hp1390 ccGasolineFWDAutomaticTurbo + superchargedCoupe2009-2012
VS

Volvo C30

2.4 i 20V

170 hp2435 ccGasolineFWDManualNaturally aspiratedCoupe2006-2010

Comparison overview

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Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    7.2 s
  • Fastest top speed
    235 km/h
    146 mph Unrestricted
    225 km/h
    140 mph Restricted
  • Most powerful
    180 hp
    134 kW
  • Highest torque
    250 Nm
    184 lb-ft
  • Lightest
    1,184 kg
    2,610 lb
  • Best power-to-weight
    152 hp/t
    113 kW/t
    6.6 kg/hp
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.4 L/100 km
    36.8 mpg US
    44.1 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    8.3 L/100 km
    28.3 mpg US
    34.0 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.3 L/100 km
    44.4 mpg US
    53.3 mpg UK
  • Largest trunk
    236 L
  • Best overall score
    51/100
  • Best performance score
    51/100
  • Best economy score
    90/100
  • Best practicality score
    52/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
180hp134kW
170hp127kW
Torque
250Nm184lb-ft
230Nm170lb-ft
Curb weight
1,184kg2,610lb
1,429kg3,150lb
Gross weight
1,685kg3,715lb
1,840kg4,057lb
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Calculated
220 km/h
137 mph
To 99% top speed
83.6s99% target: 233 km/h / 145 mph
Calculated
94.4s99% target: 218 km/h / 135 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
7.2s
8.1s
0-200 km/h
30.1s
Calculated
42.9s
Calculated
0-60 mph
6.8s
Calculated
7.7s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
6.4L/100 km36.8mpg US44.1mpg UK
8.4L/100 km28mpg US33.6mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
8.3L/100 km28.3mpg US34.0mpg UK
12L/100 km19.6mpg US23.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
5.3L/100 km44.4mpg US53.3mpg UK
6.3L/100 km37.3mpg US44.8mpg UK
Quarter mile
15.2s
Calculated
15.9s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
152hp/t113kW/t69hp/1000 lb
Calculated
119hp/t89kW/t54hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
211Nm/t141lb-ft/ton
Calculated
161Nm/t108lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
703km437mi
Calculated
738km459mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,390cc85cu in
2,435cc149cu in
Length
4,063mm160in
4,252mm167in
Width
1,693mm67in
1,782mm70in
Height
1,420mm56in
1,447mm57in
Wheelbase
2,469mm97in
2,640mm104in
Front track
1,449mm57in
1,548mm61in
Rear track
1,441mm57in
1,544mm61in
Trunk volume
236L
233L
Doors
3
3
Seats
5
4
Fuel tank
45L
62L
CO2 emissions-
200g/km

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIVolvo C30 2.4 i 20VPowerTorque
  • Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI: Power / Torque
  • Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI6,200 rpm2,000 rpm6,450 rpm
VolvoC302.4 i 20V6,000 rpm4,400 rpm6,250 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
6.8 s
7.7 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
7.2 s
8.1 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
30.1 s
42.9 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Likely limited
220 km/h
137 mph
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.5 s
2.5 s
330 ft
101 m
6.6 s
6.8 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.9 s
10.3 s
1000 ft
305 m
12.8 s
13.3 s
1/4 mile
402 m
15.2 s
15.9 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
153 km/h
95 mph
144 km/h
89 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI has 10 hp more than Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V.

The biggest power difference is between Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V and Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI: 10 hp (7 kW).

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
230 Nm
170 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
1,429 kg
3,150 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
220 km/h
137 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI7.2 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V8.1 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 0.9 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI and Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V: 2.0 L/100 km.

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
703 km
437 mi
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
738 km
459 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
180 hp
134 kW
7.2 s
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
170 hp
127 kW
8.1 s
220 km/h
137 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
Power
180 hp
134 kW
0-100 km/h7.2 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
170 hp
127 kW
0-100 km/h8.1 s
Top speed
220 km/h
137 mph
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
7.2 s
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
8.1 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
SeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSI
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
VolvoC302.4 i 20V
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleSeatIbiza IV SCCupra 1.4 TSIVolvoC302.4 i 20V
Power
180 hp
134 kW
170 hp
127 kW
Torque
250 Nm
184 lb-ft
230 Nm
170 lb-ft
Acceleration
7.2 s
8.1 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
235 km/h146 mph
Restricted
225 km/h140 mph
220 km/h
137 mph
Lightness
1,184 kg
2,610 lb
1,429 kg
3,150 lb
Fuel consumption
6.4 L/100 km
36.8 mpg US
44.1 mpg UK
8.4 L/100 km
28.0 mpg US
33.6 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
236 L
8.3 cu ft
Length
4,063 mm
160.0 in
Height
1,420 mm
55.9 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
4 seats
Trunk
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Length
4,252 mm
167.4 in
Height
1,447 mm
57.0 in
Range score
703 km
437 mi
738 km
459 mi
CO2 score
-
200 g/km
Trunk score
236 L
8.3 cu ft
233 L
8.2 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
152 hp/t
113 kW/t
6.6 kg/hp
119 hp/t
89 kW/t
8.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleSeat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSIVolvo C30 2.4 i 20V
Consumption6.4 L/100 km36.8 mpg US44.1 mpg UK8.4 L/100 km28 mpg US33.6 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km11.20 LC100 km14.70 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi18.02 LC100 mi23.66 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used960 L254 US gal211 UK gal1,260 L333 US gal277 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,680 LC/year2,205 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Seat Ibiza IV SC Cupra 1.4 TSI

  • Has 10 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 245 kg lighter
  • Is 0.9 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 15 km/h (9 mph) higher top speed
  • Uses 2.0 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 33 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 3 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Volvo C30 2.4 i 20V

  • Has 35 km (22 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Lowest power
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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