The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 32,300

€ 26,900

€ 32,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 26,900
ⓘ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 R is 2.1 inches longer, 0.7 inches narrower and 0.5 inches taller than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
57.4
69.6
77.5
56.9
70.3
78.1
69.6 in
Width
70.3 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
57.4 in
Height
56.9 in
101.5
170.2
103.1
168.1
170.2 in
Length
168.1 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
3362 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
412 lb
12.25 %

General
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
1P
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

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
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
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
6.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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12.88 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra R
12.88 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
22 mpg
city
19 mpg
36 mpg
highway
34 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
422 mi
Range
341 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
153.5 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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
926 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft









33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft