The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT (14 - 16)
€ 20,800

€ 22,100

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 0.3 inches shorter, 2 inches narrower and 0 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.4
71.5
77.8
69.5 in
Width
71.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 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 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2736 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
53 lb
1.9 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
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
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
127 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.49 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
18.49 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
27 mpg
city
41 mpg
43 mpg
highway
56 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
661 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
661 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT 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).
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
175 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI ACT Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
1144 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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