The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10)
€ 22,100

€ 15,000

€ 22,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,000
ⓘ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 1.4.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2758 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.52 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
122 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
▶ REPLAY
21.15 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
32.45 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.15 lb/hp
32.45 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
34 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
34 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
24 mpg
city
25 mpg
42 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
437 mi
Range
495 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
437 mi
495 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
Environmental Impact
134.5 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).
130.7 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
134.5 kWh
130.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1049 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft