The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (14 - 16)
€ 26,900
€ 15,500
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,500
ⓘ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 Type R is 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
56.9
70.3
78.1
58.9
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
58.9 in
103.1
168.1
103.8
167.8
168.1 in
Length
167.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2619 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb
Weight Difference:
331 lb
11.22 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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 manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.2 L / 59 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 4300 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
118 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
111 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.81 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
30.81 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
19 mpg
city
37 mpg
34 mpg
highway
53 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
609 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
609 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Environmental Impact
172.4 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).
96.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
96.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1107 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft
