The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 17,800
€ 23,000
€ 17,800
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 1.6 is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6
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 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
223 lb
7.32 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
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 1.6
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
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
114 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
23 mpg
city
27 mpg
39 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
450 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
144 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 1.6
144 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 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
