The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 Automatic (12 - 15)
€ 34,800
€ 23,000
€ 34,800
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
The dimensions of these vehicles differ slightly. The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is 1.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches wider and 1.4 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic 1.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.5 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.5 in
Height
57.9 in
103.6
168.1
102.2
169.3
168.1 in
Length
169.3 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic 1.8
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3045 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3946 lb
Weight Difference:
88 lb
2.81 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic 1.8
5F
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
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 Cupra 280
Honda Civic 1.8
Straight-four gasoline 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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
266 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
22.07 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
22.07 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
37 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
37 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
28 mpg
city
27 mpg
43 mpg
highway
48 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
471 mi
Range
493 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
493 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
125 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 Cupra 280
125 kWh
119.4 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 5
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
238 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
902 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft
