The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo CVT (18 - 19)
€ 24,000

€ 24,300

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,300
ⓘ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 1.0 Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
57.4
69.6
77.4
56.5
70.8
81.7
69.6 in
Width
70.8 in
77.4 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 1.0 Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2831 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3913 lb

Weight Difference:
355 lb
11.14 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
1P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-three gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
3
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1 L / 49 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
124 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
124 hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
133 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
133 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.83 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
22.83 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
50 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
50 mpg
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
27 mpg
city
45 mpg
44 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
518 mi
Range
608 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
608 mi
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Environmental Impact
125 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).
89 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
89 kWh
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6d-TEMP (WLTP) 36AG-AI
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
172 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.0 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1082 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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