The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)

€ 26,900
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08) Honda Civic Type R
€ 25,000
 SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
€ 26,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,000

ⓘ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 and height, but the Honda Civic Type R is 1.2 inches narrower.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.9
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
70.3
78.1
56.9
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
103.1
168.1
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)
102.2
168.1
168.1 in
Length
168.1 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4034 lb
Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
Weight Difference:
62 lb
2.1 %
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (12 - 16)

General

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
146 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
31 mpg
34 mpg
highway
46 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
341 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
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).
113.6 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft