The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI (09 - 12)
€ 35,400

€ 28,700

€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,700
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Honda Civic Type R is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches longer, 4.3 inches wider and 0.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
57.7
73.9
81.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
73.9 in
Width
69.6 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 in
57.7 in
Height
57.4 in
102.1
172.8
101.5
170.2
172.8 in
Length
170.2 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3241 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
37 lb
1.14 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
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
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
168 hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 mph
Maximum Speed
133 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.2 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.29 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
19.29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
46 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
46 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
25 mpg
city
36 mpg
39 mpg
highway
55 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
426 mi
Range
670 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
670 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Environmental Impact
138.2 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).
104.9 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
104.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft










40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft