The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

€ 32,300
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12) SEAT Leon Cupra R
€ 35,400
 Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17) Honda Civic Type R
€ 32,300
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 R is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.6 inches shorter, 4.3 inches narrower and 0.3 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
69.6
77.5
57.7
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
73.9
81.8
69.6 in
Width
73.9 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
57.4 in
Height
57.7 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
101.5
170.2
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
102.1
172.8
170.2 in
Length
172.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
3362 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4288 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3748 lb
SEAT Leon Cupra R (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.73 %
Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)

General

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
1P
Generation
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 with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
261 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
261 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 2300 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon Cupra R
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

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

282 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra R

62 mph 62
mph

259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

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

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon Cupra R
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
29 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra R
29 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
22 mpg
city
25 mpg
36 mpg
highway
39 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
422 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra R
422 mi
426 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra R
153.5 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
306 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

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