The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic 1.8 (15 - 17)
€ 21,000

€ 24,500

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,500
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The dimensions of these vehicles differ considerably. The SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 5.6 inches shorter, 1.6 inches wider and 0.9 inches lower than the Honda Civic 1.8.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
56.9
71.3
77.8
57.9
69.7
77.6
71.3 in
Width
69.7 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.6 in
56.9 in
Height
57.9 in
102.4
166.5
102.2
172
166.5 in
Length
172 in
102.4 in
Wheelbase
102.2 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2945 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3858 lb

Weight Difference:
267 lb
9.07 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
5F
Generation
FK..
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade 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 SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
140 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
140 hp
Honda Civic 1.8
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
128 lb‑ft
at 4300 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
128 lb‑ft
Honda Civic 1.8
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
119 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.4 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
430 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic 1.8
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
21.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.76 lb/hp
21.04 lb/hp
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
39 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
39 mpg
Honda Civic 1.8
42 mpg
city
31 mpg
53 mpg
highway
45 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
510 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
510 mi
Honda Civic 1.8
Environmental Impact
90.9 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).
115.6 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
115.6 kWh
Honda Civic 1.8
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
233 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic 1.8
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
913 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
13.5 cu ft








32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
39 cu ft