The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 34,800
 SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 34,800

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The Honda Civic Type R is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
57.7 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
172.8 in
Length
168.1 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4211 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.22 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)

General

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.35 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
11.35 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
25 mpg
city
28 mpg
39 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
471 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
545 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
14.1 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
40.4 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft