The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 20,300
€ 19,500
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 19,500
ⓘ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 1.6 TDI is 2.8 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.1
169.9 in
Length
167.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2734 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb
Weight Difference:
441 lb
13.89 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
1P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
82 hp
at 5700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
82 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
88 lb‑ft
at 2800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
88 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
108 mph
Maximum Speed
106 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
16.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
735 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.4
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
33.34 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
33.34 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
60 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
904 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
