2011 Seat Leon vs. 2001 Honda Civic
To start off, 2011 Seat Leon is newer by 10 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2001 Honda Civic. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2001 Honda Civic would be higher. At 1,982 cc (4 cylinders), 2011 Seat Leon is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 Seat Leon (197 HP @ 5100 RPM) has 89 more horse power than 2001 Honda Civic. (108 HP @ 5700 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 2011 Seat Leon should accelerate faster than 2001 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 Seat Leon weights approximately 242 kg more than 2001 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
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, 2011 Seat Leon (280 Nm @ 1800 RPM) has 145 more torque (in Nm) than 2001 Honda Civic. (135 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 Seat Leon will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2001 Honda Civic. 2001 Honda Civic has automatic transmission and 2011 Seat Leon has manual transmission. 2011 Seat Leon will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2001 Honda Civic will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Seat Leon | 2001 Honda Civic | |
| Make | Seat | Honda |
| Model | Leon | Civic |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2001 |
| Body Type | Hatchback | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1982 cc | 1590 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 197 HP | 108 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5100 RPM | 5700 RPM |
| Torque | 280 Nm | 135 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 1800 RPM | 4300 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 82.5 mm | 75 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 92.8 mm | 90 mm |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 9.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Front |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1334 kg | 1092 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4330 mm | 4440 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1770 mm | 1700 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1460 mm | 1410 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2580 mm | 2630 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 50 L |
