The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
€ 20,800
€ 32,300
€ 20,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,300
ⓘ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 Cupra R.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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 Cupra R
2789 lb
Curb Weight
3362 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4288 lb
Weight Difference:
573 lb
17.04 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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20.21 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12.88 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.21 lb/hp
12.88 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
29 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
29 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
27 mpg
city
22 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
471 mi
Range
422 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
471 mi
422 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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).
153.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
125 kWh
153.5 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra R
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
