The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI DSG (13 - 14) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 21,000

€ 26,900

€ 21,000
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. Both cars are the same height, but the SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop is 1.7 inches shorter and an inch wider.
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
56.9
71.3
77.8
56.9
70.3
78.1
71.3 in
Width
70.3 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
78.1 in
56.9 in
Height
56.9 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 Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
2679 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3792 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
271 lb
9.19 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
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

7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
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
1.2 L / 59 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
104 hp
at 4500 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
104 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
129 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
129 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
119 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
10.2 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
466 ft
0.000 sec

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

Honda Civic Type R
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25.76 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
25.76 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
49 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
49 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
42 mpg
city
19 mpg
53 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
647 mi
Range
341 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
647 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
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).
172.4 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
90.9 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
180 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.2 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1113 lb
Maximum Payload
798 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
12.9 cu ft








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