The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 23,900

€ 29,100

€ 23,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
102.2
172
105.7
172
172 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3038 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.22 %

General
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
FK..
Generation
KL
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
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 1.6 i-DTEC
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
118 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
221 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
129 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
10.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
25.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
25.75 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
65 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
65 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
60 mpg
city
39 mpg
69 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
863 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
863 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
74 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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
74 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 5 / Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft