The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra 290 DSG (18 - 20) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (05 - 08)
€ 37,400
€ 20,900
€ 37,400
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,900
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon Cupra 290 is 0.4 inches longer, 1.2 inches wider and an inch lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Honda Civic 1.8
56.5
71.5
77.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
71.5 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.5 in
Height
57.5 in
103.6
168.5
103.1
168.1
168.5 in
Length
168.1 in
103.6 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Honda Civic 1.8
3155 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
364 lb
11.54 %
General
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Honda Civic 1.8
5F
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Premium Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
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
286 hp
at 5400 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
286 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
280 lb‑ft
at 1950 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
280 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Honda Civic 1.8
155 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
272 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
62 mph
62
mph
mph
407 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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11.03 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
11.03 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
36 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
27 mpg
city
28 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
478 mi
Range
471 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
478 mi
471 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
125 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 6d-TEMP
Emission Standard
Euro 4
274 g/mi (WLTP)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra 290
Honda Civic 1.8
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1078 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
34.3 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
