The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20)
€ 36,500

€ 37,400

€ 36,500
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 dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. Both cars are the same height, but the Honda Civic Type R is 10.9 inches longer and 2.4 inches wider.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
168.5
179.4 in
Length
168.5 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3155 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4233 lb

Weight Difference:
112 lb
3.55 %

General
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
FC
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium 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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 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
169 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.03 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
11.03 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
44 mpg
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
371 mi
Range
478 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
478 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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).
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP
283 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
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