The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
€ 28,300
€ 20,300
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,300
ⓘ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 1.8 inches shorter, 0.7 inches wider and 0.5 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
56.9
70.3
78.1
57.4
69.6
77.5
70.3 in
Width
69.6 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 in
103.1
168.1
101.5
169.9
168.1 in
Length
169.9 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb
Weight Difference:
225 lb
7.09 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
89 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
146 mph
Maximum Speed
108 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
35.67 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
35.67 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
52 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
19 mpg
city
42 mpg
34 mpg
highway
60 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
341 mi
Range
759 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
759 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
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).
92.5 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
