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Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0vsSeat Leon III · Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI

Compare specs, acceleration, fuel consumption, dimensions, practicality, and estimated running costs side by side.

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Honda Civic Type R (FK2)

2.0

310 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2015-2017
VS

Seat Leon III · Facelift 2016

Cupra R 2.0 TSI

310 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

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Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Fastest top speed
    270 km/h
    168 mph
  • Most powerful
    310 hp
    231 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    7.3 L/100 km
    32.2 mpg US
    38.7 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.4 L/100 km
    25.0 mpg US
    30.1 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    685 km
    426 mi
  • Largest trunk
    498 L
  • Best overall score
    70/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best economy score
    87/100
  • Best practicality score
    74/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310hp231kW
310hp231kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,382kg3,047lb
1,378kg3,038lb
Gross weight-
1,930kg4,255lb
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.9s99% target: 267 km/h / 166 mph
Calculated
66.9s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.7s
5.8s
0-200 km/h
18.3s
Calculated
19.3s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.4s
Calculated
5.5s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
7.3L/100 km32.2mpg US38.7mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.4L/100 km25mpg US30.1mpg UK
9.9L/100 km23.8mpg US28.5mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.1L/100 km38.6mpg US46.3mpg UK
5.8L/100 km40.6mpg US48.7mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.7s
Calculated
13.8s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
224hp/t167kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
225hp/t168kW/t102hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
289Nm/t194lb-ft/ton
Calculated
276Nm/t185lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
685km426mi
Calculated
685km426mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,390mm173in
4,324mm170in
Width
1,878mm74in
1,816mm71in
Height
1,466mm58in
1,435mm56in
Wheelbase
2,594mm102in
2,631mm104in
Front track
1,605mm63in
1,568mm62in
Rear track
1,528mm60in
1,543mm61in
Ground clearance
118mm5in
-
Trunk volume
498L
380L
Max trunk volume
1,214L
-
Doors
5
5
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
50L
50L
CO2 emissions
170g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

Estimated stock-style power and torque curves by engine speed.

Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5,800-6,500 rpm1,800-5,700 rpm6,750 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.4 s
5.5 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.7 s
5.8 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.3 s
19.3 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Limited
Drag race simulation
60 ft
18 m
2.4 s
2.4 s
330 ft
101 m
6.1 s
6.2 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.1 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.6 s
11.7 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.7 s
13.8 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
172 km/h
107 mph

Power comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power. Higher is better · hp / kW

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
310 hp
231 kW
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW

Torque comparison

Bar comparison chart for Torque. Higher is better · Nm / lb-ft

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
380 Nm
280 lb-ft

Curb weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Curb weight. Lower is better · kg / lb

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
1,378 kg
3,038 lb

Top speed without limiter comparison

Bar comparison chart for Top speed without limiter. Higher is better · km/h / mph

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
270 km/h
168 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

0-100 km/h comparison

Bar comparison chart for 0-100 km/h. Lower is better · seconds

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.05.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI5.8 s

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0 and Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI: 0.1 s.

Fuel consumption comparison

Bar comparison chart for Fuel consumption. Lower is better · L/100 km / mpg US / mpg UK

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Power-to-weight comparison

Bar comparison chart for Power-to-weight. Higher is better · hp/t / kW/t

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

Bar comparison chart for Estimated range. Higher is better · km / mi

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
685 km
426 mi
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
685 km
426 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
310 hp
231 kW
5.7 s
270 km/h
168 mph
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
310 hp
231 kW
5.8 s
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph

Most attractive quadrant

Scatter chart with performance score on the X axis and practicality score on the Y axis.

Chart data table
VehiclePerformance scorePracticality score
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
498 L
17.6 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in

Performance vs fuel economy

Cars closer to the top-right corner combine stronger performance with better fuel economy scores.

Performance vs fuel economy data table
VehiclePerformance scoreFuel economy score
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0 is closest to the top-right balance target for performance and fuel economy.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption

Cars closer to the lower-left corner offer a better mix of quick acceleration and low fuel consumption.

Acceleration vs fuel consumption data table
VehicleFuel consumption, L/100 km0-100 km/h, s
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.7 s
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
5.8 s

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption

The shaded area favors higher power-to-weight with lower combined fuel consumption.

Power-to-weight vs fuel consumption data table
VehiclePower-to-weight, hp/tFuel consumption, L/100 km
HondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK2)2.0SeatLeon IIIFacelift 2016Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Power
310 hp
231 kW
310 hp
231 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.7 s
5.8 s
Top speed
270 km/h
168 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,382 kg
3,047 lb
1,378 kg
3,038 lb
Fuel consumption
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
7.3 L/100 km
32.2 mpg US
38.7 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
498 L
17.6 cu ft
Length
4,390 mm
172.8 in
Height
1,466 mm
57.7 in
Doors/seats
5 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,324 mm
170.2 in
Height
1,435 mm
56.5 in
Range score
685 km
426 mi
685 km
426 mi
CO2 score
170 g/km
-
Trunk score
498 L
17.6 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
224 hp/t
167 kW/t
4.5 kg/hp
225 hp/t
168 kW/t
4.4 kg/hp
Overall
Fixed score
Fixed score

Fuel cost and annual usage

Estimate running costs from combined consumption, your annual distance, and the fuel price in your local currency.

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LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0Seat Leon III Facelift 2016 Cupra R 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK7.3 L/100 km32.2 mpg US38.7 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km12.78 LC100 km12.78 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi20.56 LC100 mi20.56 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal1,095 L289 US gal241 UK gal
Annual fuel cost1,916 LC/year1,916 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK2) 2.0

  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Has 10 km/h (6 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 118 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Heaviest

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