The Comparative Analysis :
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 20,000

€ 22,600

€ 20,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ 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 1.9 TDI.
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
56.1
66.7
74.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
66.7 in
Width
69.6 in
74.6 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 1.9 TDI
2813 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
3638 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
196 lb
6.51 %

General
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
ZE2
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.3 L / 64 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
97 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
89 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
12.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
29 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
53 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
53 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
51 mpg
city
36 mpg
56 mpg
highway
53 mpg
10.6 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
565 mi
Range
657 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
565 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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).
107 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
83.4 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
825 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
11.6 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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