The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (12 - 16) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (09 - 11)
€ 26,800

€ 20,800

€ 26,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,800
ⓘ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 Start&Stop is 0.6 inches longer, 2 inches wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
56.9
71.5
77.8
57.5
69.5
77.4
71.5 in
Width
69.5 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
102.2
168.1
103.1
167.5
168.1 in
Length
167.5 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
2926 lb
Curb Weight
2789 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
137 lb
4.68 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
5F
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 Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
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
1.8 L / 88 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
139 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
7.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
328 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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16.44 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.21 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.44 lb/hp
20.21 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
46 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
536 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
536 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
109.9 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
109.9 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 5
216 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1153 lb
Maximum Payload
1069 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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