The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 21,700
€ 20,300
€ 21,700
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The Honda Civic 1.8 is just 0.6 inches shorter, 0.1 inches wider and 0.5 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
69.7 in
Width
69.6 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.9 in
Height
57.4 in
102.2
169.3
101.5
169.9
169.3 in
Length
169.9 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2915 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
260 lb
8.19 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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 6500 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 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 1500 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
134 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
9.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
21.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.12 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
32 mpg
city
42 mpg
48 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
536 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
536 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Environmental Impact
109.9 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
109.9 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
220 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
877 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
