The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 i-SHIFT (05 - 08)
€ 15,000
€ 22,000
€ 15,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ a little. The SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI is 1.7 inches shorter, an inch wider and 0.6 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.5
70.3
78.1
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
57.5 in
102.4
166.5
103.1
168.1
166.5 in
Length
168.1 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
103.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
2575 lb
Curb Weight
2791 lb
3726 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb
Weight Difference:
216 lb
7.74 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
5F
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automated manual transmission (AMT)
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
85 hp
at 4800 rpm
Power
138 hp
at 6300 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
85 hp
138 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
118 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
118 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
111 mph
Maximum Speed
127 mph
11.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
10.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
538 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
495 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic 1.8
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30.29 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.22 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
30.29 lb/hp
20.22 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
45 mpg
36 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
36 mpg
city
28 mpg
53 mpg
highway
44 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
598 mi
Range
478 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
598 mi
478 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
98.5 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).
123.1 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
98.5 kWh
123.1 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
245 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
1151 lb
Maximum Payload
1067 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
38.3 cu ft
