The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (05 - 08)
€ 15,500
€ 16,600
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is slightly bigger in every dimension. It's 0.7 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 1.4 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
58.9
71.5
77.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
58.9 in
Height
57.5 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
167.1
167.8 in
Length
167.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
4.21 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5F
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
111 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
666 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
