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

€ 24,000

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid is 3.1 inches longer, 2.9 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
66.7 in
Width
69.6 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.1 in
Height
57.4 in
100.2
173
101.5
169.9
173 in
Length
169.9 in
100.2 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
373 lb
11.71 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
ZE2
Generation
1P
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
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
51 mpg
city
27 mpg
56 mpg
highway
44 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
518 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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).
125 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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