2008 Honda Civic vs. 2005 Seat Leon
To start off, 2008 Honda Civic is newer by 3 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2005 Seat Leon. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2005 Seat Leon would be higher. At 1,667 cc, 2008 Honda Civic is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2008 Honda Civic (177 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 76 more horse power than 2005 Seat Leon. (101 HP @ 5600 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2008 Honda Civic should accelerate faster than 2005 Seat Leon. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2005 Seat Leon weights approximately 70 kg more than 2008 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, 2008 Honda Civic (155 Nm @ 4800 RPM) has 7 more torque (in Nm) than 2005 Seat Leon. (148 Nm @ 3800 RPM). This means 2008 Honda Civic will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2005 Seat Leon. 2008 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2005 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2005 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2008 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
2008 Honda Civic | 2005 Seat Leon | |
Make | Honda | Seat |
Model | Civic | Leon |
Year Released | 2008 | 2005 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 1667 cc | 1595 cc |
Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 2 valves |
Horse Power | 177 HP | 101 HP |
Engine RPM | 4800 RPM | 5600 RPM |
Torque | 155 Nm | 148 Nm |
Torque RPM | 4800 RPM | 3800 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 75 mm | 81 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 94.4 mm | 77.4 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 9.9:1 | 10.5:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline - Premium |
Drive Type | Front | Front |
Transmission Type | Automatic | Manual |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 1320 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4940 mm | 4320 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1480 mm | 1460 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 2690 mm | 2580 mm |
Fuel Consumption Overall | 9 L/100km | 7.7 L/100km |
Fuel Tank Capacity | 45 L | 55 L |