The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (12 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 18,500

€ 35,400

€ 18,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 5 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.7
73.9
81.8
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
103.8
167.8
102.1
172.8
167.8 in
Length
172.8 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
2824 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
3968 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
379 lb
11.83 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5F
Generation
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 manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic Type R
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31.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
31.73 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
45 mpg
city
25 mpg
67 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
758 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft









34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft