The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 15,500
€ 24,500
€ 15,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI is 4.2 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and an inch taller than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
58.9
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
58.9 in
Height
57.9 in
103.8
167.8
102.2
172
167.8 in
Length
172 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2619 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3704 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
326 lb
11.07 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5F
Generation
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 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
85 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
541 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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30.81 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
30.81 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
598 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1085 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
