The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (10 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 21,400
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,400
ⓘ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 2.4 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.5
69.5
77.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.5 in
Width
69.6 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.5 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
167.5
101.5
169.9
167.5 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
386 lb
12.16 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.53 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
30.53 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
42 mpg
43 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1069 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
