The Comparative Analysis :

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

€ 36,500
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 32,600
 SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
€ 36,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,600

ⓘ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 12.6 inches longer, 2.6 inches wider and 0.4 inches taller than the SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280.
Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
71.3
77.8
73.9 in
Width
71.3 in
81.7 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.5 in
Height
56 in
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
102.2
166.8
179.4 in
Length
166.8 in
106.3 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in

Vehicle Weight

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
3042 lb
Curb Weight
3031 lb
3880 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
Weight Difference:
11 lb
0.36 %
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280 (14 - 15)

General

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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 manual transmission

Engine

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC 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
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Honda Civic Type R
316 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon SC 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 SC Cupra 280

Performance

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

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

▶ REPLAY
9.63 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.98 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
9.63 lb/hp
10.98 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280

Fuel Economy / Emissions

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
31 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
36 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
12.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
371 mi
Range
464 mi
Honda Civic Type R
371 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
145.8 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

Honda Civic Type R
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 280
5
Doors
3
4
No. of Seats
5
838 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.9 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft
No data
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
32.6 cu ft