The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT DSG (20 - ..)
€ 25,800

€ 29,100

€ 25,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 29,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
57.9
69.7
77.6
57.3
70.9
78.4
69.7 in
Width
70.9 in
77.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.4 in
57.9 in
Height
57.3 in
102.2
172
105.7
172
172 in
Length
172 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
3056 lb
Curb Weight
3000 lb
3946 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.8 %

General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
FK..
Generation
KL
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
140 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
130 mph
Maximum Speed
137 mph
11.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
512 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
▶ REPLAY
21.83 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.27 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
21.83 lb/hp
20.27 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
49 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
49 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
27 mpg
city
39 mpg
47 mpg
highway
57 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
485 mi
Range
647 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
485 mi
647 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Environmental Impact
121.2 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).
90.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
121.2 kWh
90.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
214 g/mi (WLTP)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon 1.5 eTSI ACT
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
891 lb
Maximum Payload
1166 lb
13.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








39 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
36.8 cu ft