The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 22,000
€ 33,100
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic 1.8 is 1.2 inches narrower and an inch taller.
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
57.5
70.3
78.1
56.5
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.5 in
Height
56.5 in
103.1
168.1
103.6
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb
Weight Difference:
284 lb
9.23 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
128 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
464 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
127 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
