The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI (13 - 16)
€ 28,300

€ 24,100

€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,100
ⓘ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. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic Type R is 1.7 inches longer and an inch narrower.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
56.9
70.3
78.1
56.9
71.3
77.8
70.3 in
Width
71.3 in
78.1 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 in
103.1
168.1
102.4
166.5
168.1 in
Length
166.5 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.4 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
2950 lb
Curb Weight
2833 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3990 lb

Weight Difference:
117 lb
3.97 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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
2 L / 98 cu in
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 3500 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
148 hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
Max. Torque
236 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
142 lb‑ft
236 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
146 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.14 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
19.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
57 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
57 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
19 mpg
city
47 mpg
34 mpg
highway
65 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
758 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
758 mi
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 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).
84.3 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
84.3 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
171 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 2.0 TDI Start&Stop
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1157 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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