The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 34,800
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15) SEAT Leon Cupra 280
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 34,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 35,400

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon Cupra 280 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.7 inches shorter, 2.4 inches narrower and 1.3 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic Type R
56.5
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
71.5
77.8
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
71.5 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
56.5 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
103.6
168.1
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
168.1 in
Length
172.8 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic Type R
3133 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4211 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra 280 DSG (14 - 15)
Weight Difference:
71 lb
2.22 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic Type R
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
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
276 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
5.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
11.35 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
11.35 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
36 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
28 mpg
city
25 mpg
43 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
471 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
471 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
125 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
40.4 cu ft