The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (16 - 18) vs. Honda Civic Type R (09 - 10)
€ 26,500

€ 28,300

€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 28,300
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop is a little bigger in every dimension. It's 0.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0.6 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
57.4
71.5
77.8
56.9
70.3
78.1
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
103.8
168.6
103.1
168.1
168.6 in
Length
168.1 in
103.8 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4034 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
128 lb
4.34 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
5F
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
113 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
122 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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24.97 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
24.97 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
57 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
55 mpg
city
19 mpg
59 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
341 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
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 Start&Stop
84.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1213 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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