The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (12 - 15)
€ 19,100
€ 21,700
€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 TSI 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 TSI
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 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2919 lb
Curb Weight
2915 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3792 lb
Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
413 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.12 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
21.12 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
41 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
41 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
29 mpg
city
32 mpg
45 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
542 mi
Range
536 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
536 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
109.9 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
109.9 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
220 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
877 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
