The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid CVT-Automatic (09 - 12)
€ 20,300

€ 20,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is 3.1 inches shorter, 2.9 inches wider and 1.3 inches taller than the Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.1
66.7
74.6
69.6 in
Width
66.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
74.6 in
57.4 in
Height
56.1 in
101.5
169.9
100.2
173
169.9 in
Length
173 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
100.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
3175 lb
Curb Weight
2813 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3638 lb

Weight Difference:
362 lb
11.4 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
1P
Generation
ZE2
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
4-cylinder mild hybrid gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
97 hp
at 5800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
97 hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
89 lb‑ft
at 4500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
89 lb‑ft
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
108 mph
Maximum Speed
113 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
564 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
29 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
29 lb/hp
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
53 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
53 mpg
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
42 mpg
city
51 mpg
60 mpg
highway
56 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
10.6 gal
759 mi
Range
565 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
565 mi
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
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).
83.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
83.4 kWh
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
163 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Insight 1.3 Hybrid
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
825 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.6 cu ft









33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
28.8 cu ft