The Comparative Analysis :

Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

€ 35,400
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 37,400
 SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) SEAT Leon Cupra 290
€ 35,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 37,400

ⓘ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 4.3 inches longer, 2.4 inches wider and 1.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 290.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
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 290 DSG (18 - 20)
103.6
168.5
172.8 in
Length
168.5 in
102.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3203 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3748 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4233 lb
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
Weight Difference:
49 lb
1.53 %
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)

General

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
FK..
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
306 hp
286 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
Max. Torque
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
295 lb‑ft
280 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Performance

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
168 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 290

▶ REPLAY
10.47 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
10.47 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
32 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
32 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
44 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
426 mi
Range
478 mi
Honda Civic Type R
426 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
138.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (WLTP)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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