The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14)
€ 20,800
€ 15,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic 1.8 is a little smaller in every dimension. It's 0.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
57.5
69.5
77.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
58.9 in
103.1
167.5
103.8
167.8
167.5 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3704 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
6.1 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
5F
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.2 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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
598 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
598 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 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).
98.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
98.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1085 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
