The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (16 - 18)
€ 20,000

€ 25,500

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,500
ⓘ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. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 4.4 inches longer, 4.8 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.4
71.5
77.8
66.7 in
Width
71.5 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100.2
173
103.8
168.6
173 in
Length
168.6 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
103.8 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
2813 lb
Curb Weight
2888 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4034 lb

Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.6 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
ZE2
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
178 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
113 mph
Maximum Speed
140 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
62 mph
62
mph
mph
341 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
▶ REPLAY
29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.22 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
16.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
39 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
51 mpg
city
31 mpg
56 mpg
highway
46 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
565 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Environmental Impact
83.4 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).
113.6 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
113.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1146 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








28.8 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
34.3 cu ft