The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
€ 28,300
€ 35,400
€ 28,300
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the Honda Civic Type R is 1.2 inches narrower and 0.4 inches taller.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
56.9
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
56.9 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 Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb
Weight Difference:
183 lb
5.84 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
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 manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.95 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
10.95 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
19 mpg
city
28 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
471 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
798 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
