The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 20,800

€ 28,700

€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘ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 2.7 inches shorter, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.1 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
170.2
167.5 in
Length
170.2 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
452 lb
13.95 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 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
6-speed manual 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
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
127 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
43 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
670 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
670 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).
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 2.0 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