The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 22,000
€ 35,400
€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘ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 290
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 290
2791 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3858 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
342 lb
10.92 %
General
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic 1.8
138 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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 290
Performance
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
127 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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20.22 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
20.22 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
28 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
478 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic 1.8
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1067 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
