The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 22,000

€ 32,200

€ 22,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 32,200
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is 8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
169.9
106.2
177.9
169.9 in
Length
177.9 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3153 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb

Weight Difference:
198 lb
6.28 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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19.96 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
19.96 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
35 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
26 mpg
city
30 mpg
43 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
503 mi
Range
469 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
503 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
128.7 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
128.7 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
992 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33.6 cu ft