The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 265 (14 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
€ 31,900

€ 36,500

€ 31,900
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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon Cupra 265 is 11.3 inches shorter and 2.4 inches narrower.
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Honda Civic Type R
56.5
71.5
77.8
56.5
73.9
81.7
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56.5 in
Height
56.5 in
103.6
168.1
106.3
179.4
168.1 in
Length
179.4 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Honda Civic Type R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3880 lb

Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Honda Civic Type R
5F
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline 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
261 hp
at 5350 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
261 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 265
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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11.78 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
11.78 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
35 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
35 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
27 mpg
city
24 mpg
43 mpg
highway
36 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
464 mi
Range
371 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
464 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
127 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 Cupra 265
127 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 265
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft







34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data