The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (18 - 20)
€ 20,900

€ 28,400

€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,400
ⓘ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 0.5 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
168.6
168.1 in
Length
168.6 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3025 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
234 lb
7.74 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
251 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
251 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.44 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
20.44 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
55 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
55 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
28 mpg
city
47 mpg
43 mpg
highway
62 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
723 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
723 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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).
88.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
88.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1054 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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