The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI (13 - 15) vs. Honda Civic Type R (07 - 08)
€ 18,000
€ 26,900
€ 18,000
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 1.6 TDI is 1.7 inches shorter and an inch wider.
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
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 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
2780 lb
Curb Weight
2950 lb
3924 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb
Weight Difference:
170 lb
5.76 %
General
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
5F
Generation
FN/FD/FG/FA/FK
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
89 hp
at 2750 rpm
Power
198 hp
at 7800 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
89 hp
198 hp
Honda Civic Type R
170 lb‑ft
at 1400 rpm
Max. Torque
142 lb‑ft
at 5600 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
142 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
111 mph
Maximum Speed
146 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
6.6 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
302 ft
0.000 sec
Honda Civic Type R
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31.24 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
14.9 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
31.24 lb/hp
14.9 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
57 mpg
combined
26 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
57 mpg
26 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
45 mpg
city
19 mpg
67 mpg
highway
34 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
758 mi
Range
341 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
758 mi
341 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
84.3 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 1.6 TDI
84.3 kWh
172.4 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
174 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
346 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.6 TDI
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
4
1144 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
