SEAT Leon Cupra (2001 – 2002) vs Honda Civic Type-R (2001 – 2005): specs compared
Both offer around 204 hp at most. The Honda Civic Type-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.8 s against 7.3 s. The SEAT Leon Cupra uses less fuel, from 5.3 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. The Honda Civic Type-R is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,276 kg.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon Cupra
2001 – 2002
|
Honda
Civic Type-R
2001 – 2005
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Japan |
| Documented years | 2001 – 2002 | 2001 – 2005 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | AWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 150 – 204 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 270 – 320 Nm | 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 8.9 s | 6.8 s |
| Top speed | 216 – 237 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 5.3 – 9.0 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,183 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,742 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,512 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,276 – 1,475 kg | 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.