The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.4 (09 - 11)
€ 24,000

€ 16,800

€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 16,800
ⓘ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 1.8 TSI is 2.4 inches longer, 0.1 inches wider and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.4.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
57.4
69.6
77.4
57.5
69.5
77.4
69.6 in
Width
69.5 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
167.5
169.9 in
Length
167.5 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
3186 lb
Curb Weight
2771 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3726 lb

Weight Difference:
414 lb
13 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
1P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
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
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.3 L / 64 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
99 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
99 hp
Honda Civic 1.4
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
94 lb‑ft
at 4800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
94 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.4
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
132 mph
Maximum Speed
110 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
13 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic 1.4
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.99 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
27.99 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
40 mpg
Honda Civic 1.4
27 mpg
city
32 mpg
44 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
518 mi
Range
526 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
526 mi
Honda Civic 1.4
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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
111.8 kWh
Honda Civic 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
217 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Honda Civic 1.4
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
955 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









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