The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive (09 - 10) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 20,400
€ 22,000
€ 20,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘ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 1.9 TDI Ecomotive is 1.8 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.1 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Honda Civic 1.8
57.4
69.6
77.5
57.5
70.3
78.1
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
57.5 in
101.5
169.9
103.1
168.1
169.9 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Honda Civic 1.8
2921 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4012 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
130 lb
4.45 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Honda Civic 1.8
1P
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
104 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
184 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Honda Civic 1.8
116 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
10.9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
▶ REPLAY
28.09 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
28.09 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
52 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
41 mpg
city
28 mpg
60 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
759 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
759 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
92.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 4, 5L
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI Ecomotive
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
