The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 15,000

€ 22,100

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
2758 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb

Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.52 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
1P
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
85 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
96 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4
96 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
107 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
25 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
437 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
130.7 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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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