The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10) vs. SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 28,300
€ 32,600
€ 28,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600
ⓘ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 1.3 inches longer, an inch narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
56.9
70.3
78.1
56
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 in
103.1
168.1
102.2
166.8
168.1 in
Length
166.8 in
103.1 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
2950 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.71 %
General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
198 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 SC Cupra 280
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
146 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
6.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
▶ REPLAY
14.9 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
14.9 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
26 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
26 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
19 mpg
city
27 mpg
34 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
341 mi
Range
464 mi
Honda Civic Type R
341 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
172.4 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
798 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
12.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
38.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft
