The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) vs. Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

€ 35,100
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16) SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
€ 36,500
 Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..) Honda Civic Type R
€ 35,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 36,500

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 12.6 inches shorter, 2.6 inches narrower and 0.4 inches lower than the Honda Civic Type R.
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Honda Civic Type R
56
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
71.3
77.8
56.5
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
73.9
81.7
71.3 in
Width
73.9 in
77.8 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
81.7 in
56 in
Height
56.5 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
102.2
166.8
Blueprint Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)
106.3
179.4
166.8 in
Length
179.4 in
102.2 in
Wheelbase
106.3 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Honda Civic Type R
3075 lb
Curb Weight
3042 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
3880 lb
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290 DSG (15 - 16)
Weight Difference:
33 lb
1.07 %
Honda Civic Type R (17 - ..)

General

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Honda Civic Type R
5F
Generation
FC
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Honda Civic Type R
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
2 L / 98 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
286 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
316 hp
at 6500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
286 hp
316 hp
Honda Civic Type R
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
295 lb‑ft
at 2500 rpm
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
258 lb‑ft
295 lb‑ft
Honda Civic Type R

Performance

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Honda Civic Type R
155 mph
Maximum Speed
169 mph
5.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.8 sec
62 mph 62
mph

256 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290

62 mph 62
mph

266 ft
0.000 sec

Honda Civic Type R

▶ REPLAY
10.75 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
9.63 lb/hp
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
10.75 lb/hp
9.63 lb/hp
Honda Civic Type R

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Honda Civic Type R
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
31 mpg
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
36 mpg
31 mpg
Honda Civic Type R
28 mpg
city
24 mpg
44 mpg
highway
36 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
13.2 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.2 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
478 mi
Range
371 mi
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
478 mi
371 mi
Honda Civic Type R
Environmental Impact
123.1 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).
145.8 kWh
SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
123.1 kWh
145.8 kWh
Honda Civic Type R
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
240 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
283 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon SC Cupra 290
Honda Civic Type R
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
4
1091 lb
Maximum Payload
838 lb
10.8 cu ft
Trunk Volume
11.9 cu ft
32.6 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
No data