The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15)
€ 20,800
€ 18,500
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 18,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
2824 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
35 lb
1.24 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 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
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
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
31.73 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
31.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
43 mpg
highway
67 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 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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
174 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
1144 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
