2005 Honda Civic vs. 2008 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Seat Leon is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,390 cc (4 cylinders), 2008 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2005 Honda Civic (89 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 5 more horse power than 2008 Seat Leon. (84 HP @ 5000 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2005 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2008 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2008 Seat Leon weights approximately 60 kg more than 2005 Honda Civic.
Both vehicles are front wheel drive (FWD). Which offers better traction when its slippery than rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, both vehicles can yield 130 Nm of torque. So under normal driving conditions, the ability to climb up hills and pull heavy equipment should be relatively similar for both vehicles.
Compare all specifications:
| 2005 Honda Civic | 2008 Seat Leon | |
| Make | Honda | Seat |
| Model | Civic | Leon |
| Year Released | 2005 | 2008 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Hatchback |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1335 cc | 1390 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 84 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5600 RPM | 5000 RPM |
| Torque | 130 Nm | 130 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 3600 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.0:1 | 10.5:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline - Premium |
| Top Speed | 177 km/hour | 167 km/hour |
| Acceleration 0-100mph | 11.9 seconds | 13.7 seconds |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 3 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1116 kg | 1176 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4150 mm | 4320 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1770 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1450 mm | 1460 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2580 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.3 L/100km | 7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 55 L |
