The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (10 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (09 - 11)
€ 22,400

€ 22,100

€ 22,400
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 6 cm longer, 0.3 cm wider and 0.2 cm lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1458
1768
1968
1460
1765
1965
1768 mm
Width
1765 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
1965 mm
1458 mm
Height
1460 mm
2578
4315
2620
4255
4315 mm
Length
4255 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2620 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1460 kg
Kerb Weight
1324 kg
1880 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1800 kg

Weight Difference:
136 kg
9.32 %

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
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch 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 petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1598 CC
Engine Capacity
1799 CC
104 bhp
at 4400 rpm
Power
138 bhp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
104 bhp
138 bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
250 NM
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
174 NM
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
250 NM
174 NM
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
115 mph
Maximum Speed
122 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.8
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14.04 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.59 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
14.04 kg/bhp
9.59 kg/bhp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
60 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
60 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
50 mpg
city
29 mpg
67 mpg
motorway
50 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
50 L
727 mi
Range
437 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
727 mi
437 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
96.7 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
96.7 kWh
134.5 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
123 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
165 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
420 kg
Maximum Payload
476 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
456 L









1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1352 L