The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 31,500

€ 36,500

€ 31,500
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500
ⓘ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 2.0 TDI is 9.2 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.9 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.5
73.9
81.7
69.6 in
Width
73.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
57.4 in
Height
56.5 in
101.5
170.2
106.3
179.4
170.2 in
Length
179.4 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3296 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4222 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
254 lb
7.71 %

General
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
1P
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
168 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
168 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1800 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
133 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
364 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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19.62 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
19.62 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
42 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
42 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
33 mpg
city
24 mpg
49 mpg
highway
36 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
610 mi
Range
371 mi
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
610 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
115.2 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft








33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data