The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI DSG (18 - 20) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 26,500
€ 22,000
€ 26,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
Тhere is barely any difference in dimensions between the two vehicles. The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is just 0.5 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and 0 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
71.5
77.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 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
Honda Civic 1.8
2952 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
161 lb
5.45 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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 automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 3250 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
113 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
122 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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26.12 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
26.12 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
59 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
59 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
53 mpg
city
28 mpg
62 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
777 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
777 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
82.2 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
82.2 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
219 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1215 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
