The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI DSG (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo CVT (17 - ..)
€ 22,100
€ 32,200
€ 22,100
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 1.9 TDI is 8 inches shorter, 1.2 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
3009 lb
Curb Weight
2954 lb
4052 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
55 lb
1.83 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
1P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
Continuously variable transmission (CVT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.5 L / 73 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
180 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
180 hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
162 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
162 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
124 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
384 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
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28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
16.41 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
16.41 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
41 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
31 mpg
city
30 mpg
48 mpg
highway
47 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
589 mi
Range
469 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
589 mi
469 mi
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Environmental Impact
119.3 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 1.9 TDI
119.3 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Honda Civic 1.5 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1043 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
