SEAT Leon FR / Topsport (2006 – 2012) vs Honda Civic Type-R (2006 – 2007): specs compared
Both offer around 200 hp at most. The Honda Civic Type-R is quicker, reaching 100 km/h in 6.6 s against 7.3 s. It has the higher top speed: 235 km/h against 229 km/h. The SEAT Leon FR / Topsport uses less fuel, from 6.0 L/100 km against 8.9 L/100 km. The Honda Civic Type-R is the lighter car, from 1,170 kg against 1,309 kg. At 4,315 mm, the SEAT Leon FR / Topsport is 175 mm longer than the Honda Civic Type-R.
| Specification |
SEAT
Leon FR / Topsport
2006 – 2012
|
Honda
Civic Type-R
2006 – 2007
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Origin | Spain | Japan |
| Documented years | 2006 – 2012 | 2006 – 2007 |
| Body style | — | — |
| Variants | 2 | 1 |
| Fuel | Diesel, Petrol | Petrol |
| Drive | FWD | FWD |
| Gearbox | Manual | Manual |
| Performance | ||
| Power | 170 – 200 hp | 200 hp |
| Torque | 280 – 350 Nm | 196 Nm |
| 0–100 km/h | 7.3 – 7.8 s | 6.6 s |
| Top speed | 214 – 229 km/h | 235 km/h |
| Economy | ||
| Fuel economy | 6.0 – 7.9 L/100 km | 8.9 L/100 km |
| Dimensions | ||
| Length | 4,315 mm | 4,140 mm |
| Width | 1,768 mm | 1,699 mm |
| Height | 1,458 mm | 1,420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,578 mm | 2,581 mm |
| Curb weight | 1,309 – 1,316 kg | 1,170 kg |
Ranges cover all variants of each car. The highlight marks the best version per row.