The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 265 DSG (14 - 16)
€ 36,500

€ 33,600

€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic Type R is 11.3 inches longer and 2.4 inches wider.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
56.5
73.9
81.7
56.5
71.5
77.8
73.9 in
Width
71.5 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
106.3
179.4
103.6
168.1
179.4 in
Length
168.1 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3133 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4211 lb

Weight Difference:
90 lb
2.87 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
FC
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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 265
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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
261 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
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 265
Performance
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
169 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
12 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
24 mpg
city
28 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
371 mi
Range
471 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Environmental Impact
145.8 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).
125 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
5
Doors
5
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1078 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft







No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft