The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 16,600

€ 24,000

€ 16,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘ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 Honda Civic 1.4 is 2.8 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.1
101.5
169.9
167.1 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2734 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
14.19 %

General
Honda Civic 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
82 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.4
88 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
106 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
14.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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33.34 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
33.34 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
40 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
31 mpg
city
27 mpg
48 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
526 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
526 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
111.8 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.4
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
904 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft