The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 19,100
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,100
ⓘ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 1.8 is 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
57.5
70.3
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
169.9
168.1 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.39 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
123 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
23.73 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
23.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
28 mpg
city
29 mpg
43 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
542 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Environmental Impact
125 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).
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 4 / Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1248 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
