The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 15,000

€ 23,000

€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.4 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
169.3
169.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
2758 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
3849 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
287 lb
9.43 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
1P
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
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 6500 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
130 mph
13.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
623 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
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32.45 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
32.45 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
34 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
34 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
495 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
495 mi
493 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
130.7 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 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
902 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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