The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (12 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 21,200
€ 20,800
€ 21,200
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 TSI Start&Stop is 0.3 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
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
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
103.8
167.8
103.1
167.5
167.8 in
Length
167.5 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
2714 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
75 lb
2.69 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
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
6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
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
138 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
138 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
131 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
8.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
374 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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19.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
19.67 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
45 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
city
27 mpg
52 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
598 mi
471 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
98.5 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
