The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,300

€ 25,400

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,400
ⓘ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. The Honda Civic Type R is 0.3 inches longer, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.6 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
56.9
70.3
78.1
57.4
71.5
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.5 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
57.4 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 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.34 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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
108 hp
at 3200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
108 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
146 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.13 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
26.13 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
60 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
60 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
55 mpg
34 mpg
highway
64 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
797 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
797 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI 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).
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).
80.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
80.3 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1213 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft