The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 31,500
€ 23,000
€ 31,500
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 2.0 TDI is just 0.9 inches longer, 0.1 inches narrower and 0.5 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
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
170.2
102.2
169.3
170.2 in
Length
169.3 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
251 lb
7.62 %
General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
1P
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed automatic transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
133 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
33 mpg
city
27 mpg
49 mpg
highway
48 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
610 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
115.2 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).
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
