The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC (13 - 15)
€ 22,600

€ 23,000

€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI is just 0.6 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.9
69.7
77.6
69.6 in
Width
69.7 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
57.4 in
Height
57.9 in
101.5
169.9
102.2
169.3
169.9 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3175 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb

Weight Difference:
165 lb
5.2 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
1P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
118 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
118 hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
115 mph
Maximum Speed
129 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.5 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
479 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
▶ REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
26.91 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
26.91 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
65 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
65 mpg
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
36 mpg
city
59 mpg
53 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
657 mi
Range
863 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
863 mi
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Environmental Impact
107 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).
74 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
74 kWh
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
151 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.6 i-DTEC
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
948 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft









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