The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT (20 - ..) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 26,600

€ 24,500

€ 26,600
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
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. Both cars are the same length, but the SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT is 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower.
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.8
57.3
70.9
78.4
57.9
69.7
77.6
70.9 in
Width
69.7 in
78.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.3 in
Height
57.9 in
105.7
172
102.2
172
172 in
Length
172 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.8
2901 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
44 lb
1.49 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.8
KL
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 1.5 TSI ACT
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
1.5 L / 73 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
148 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.8
137 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
8.4 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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19.6 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
19.6 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
48 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
48 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
37 mpg
city
31 mpg
57 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
634 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
634 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.9 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 1.5 TSI ACT
92.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP-EVAP-ISC (WLTP) 36CH, 36CI, 36DG
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.5 TSI ACT
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1155 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








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