The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,900

€ 24,600

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic 1.8 is just 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
57.5
70.3
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.1
103.8
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2791 lb
Curb Weight
2877 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
86 lb
2.99 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.44 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
19.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
758 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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