The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 18,500

€ 26,900

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 0.7 cm shorter, 3.1 cm wider and 1.4 cm taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1459
1816
1975
1445
1785
1985
1816 mm
Width
1785 mm
1975 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1985 mm
1459 mm
Height
1445 mm
2636
4263
2620
4270
4263 mm
Length
4270 mm
2636 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1281 kg
Kerb Weight
1338 kg
1800 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1700 kg

Weight Difference:
57 kg
4.26 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5F
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1998 CC
89 bhp
at 2750 rpm
Power
198 bhp
at 7800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 bhp
198 bhp
Honda Civic Type R
230 NM
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
193 NM
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
230 NM
193 NM
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
175 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
92 m
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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14.39 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
6.76 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.39 kg/bhp
6.76 kg/bhp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
69 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
69 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
54 mpg
city
22 mpg
81 mpg
motorway
40 mpg
50 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
758 mi
Range
341 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
108 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
215 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
519 kg
Maximum Payload
362 kg
380 L
Boot Capacity
456 L








1210 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L