The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI DSG (13 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (15 - 17)
€ 25,600

€ 35,400

€ 25,600
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 SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 6.1 inches shorter, 2.7 inches narrower and 1.4 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
56.3
71.3
77.8
57.7
73.9
81.8
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.8 in
56.3 in
Height
57.7 in
102.3
166.8
102.1
172.8
166.8 in
Length
172.8 in
102.3 in
Wheelbase
102.1 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
2881 lb
Curb Weight
3203 lb
4057 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3748 lb

Weight Difference:
322 lb
10.05 %

General
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
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 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5100 rpm
Power
306 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
178 hp
306 hp
Honda Civic Type R
184 lb‑ft
at 1250 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
184 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R
Performance
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
139 mph
Maximum Speed
168 mph
7.1 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
325 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
259 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R
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16.19 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
10.47 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
16.19 lb/hp
10.47 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
41 mpg
combined
32 mpg
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
41 mpg
32 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
33 mpg
city
25 mpg
49 mpg
highway
39 mpg
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
545 mi
Range
426 mi
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
545 mi
426 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
108 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).
138.2 kWh
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
108 kWh
138.2 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 5 / Euro 6
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
212 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
274 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon SC 1.8 TSI Start&Stop
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1175 lb
Maximum Payload
545 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
14.1 cu ft









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