The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 20,300
€ 22,100
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,100
ⓘ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 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2919 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3968 lb
Weight Difference:
256 lb
8.06 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
108 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.15 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
21.15 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
33 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
24 mpg
60 mpg
highway
42 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
437 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
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).
134.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
266 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1049 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
