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Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0vsSeat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016 Cupra 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 (FK8)

2.0

320 hp1996 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2020
VS

Seat Leon III SC · Facelift 2016

Cupra 2.0 TSI

300 hp1984 ccGasolineFWDManualTurbochargedHatchback2017-2018

Comparison overview

Use the estimates as comparison hints and verify exact figures before making decisions.

Best choices

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Fastest top speed
    272 km/h
    169 mph
  • Most powerful
    320 hp
    239 kW
  • Highest torque
    400 Nm
    295 lb-ft
  • Best power-to-weight
    238 hp/t
    177 kW/t
    4.2 kg/hp
  • Largest trunk
    420 L
  • Best overall score
    69/100
  • Best performance score
    68/100
  • Best practicality score
    71/100

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h
    5.7 s
  • Lightest
    1,300 kg
    2,866 lb
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
    6.9 L/100 km
    34.1 mpg US
    40.9 mpg UK
  • Lowest city consumption
    9.0 L/100 km
    26.1 mpg US
    31.4 mpg UK
  • Lowest highway consumption
    5.7 L/100 km
    41.3 mpg US
    49.6 mpg UK
  • Best estimated range
    725 km
    450 mi
  • Best economy score
    88/100

Specification comparison

Specification comparison
ModelHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
320hp239kW
300hp224kW
Torque
400Nm295lb-ft
380Nm280lb-ft
Curb weight
1,345kg2,965lb
1,300kg2,866lb
Gross weight
1,760kg3,880lb
1,870kg4,123lb
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Calculated
To 99% top speed
69.4s99% target: 269 km/h / 167 mph
Calculated
64.5s99% target: 257 km/h / 160 mph
Calculated
0-100 km/h
5.8s
5.7s
0-200 km/h
18.2s
Calculated
18.8s
Calculated
0-60 mph
5.5s
Calculated
5.4s
Calculated
Fuel consumption
7.7L/100 km30.5mpg US36.7mpg UK
6.9L/100 km34.1mpg US40.9mpg UK
Fuel consumption city
9.8L/100 km24mpg US28.8mpg UK
9L/100 km26.1mpg US31.4mpg UK
Fuel consumption highway
6.5L/100 km36.2mpg US43.5mpg UK
5.7L/100 km41.3mpg US49.6mpg UK
Quarter mile
13.8s
Calculated
13.7s
Calculated
Power-to-weight
238hp/t177kW/t108hp/1000 lb
Calculated
231hp/t172kW/t105hp/1000 lb
Calculated
Torque-to-weight
297Nm/t199lb-ft/ton
Calculated
292Nm/t196lb-ft/ton
Calculated
Estimated range
597km371mi
Calculated
725km450mi
Calculated
Displacement
1,996cc122cu in
1,984cc121cu in
Length
4,557mm179in
4,236mm167in
Width
1,877mm74in
1,810mm71in
Height
1,434mm56in
1,423mm56in
Wheelbase
2,699mm106in
2,596mm102in
Front track
1,584mm62in
1,536mm60in
Rear track
1,602mm63in
1,511mm59in
Ground clearance
126mm5in
-
Trunk volume
420L
380L
Max trunk volume-
1,150L
Doors
5
3
Seats
4
5
Fuel tank
46L
50L
CO2 emissions
176g/km
-

Performance charts

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Dyno simulation

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

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSIPowerTorque
  • Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: Power / Torque
  • Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI: Power / Torque
Dyno simulation data table
VehiclePeak power RPMPeak torque RPMMax engine speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.06,500 rpm2,500-4,500 rpm6,750 rpm
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5,500-6,200 rpm1,800-5,500 rpm6,450 rpm

Acceleration curve

Estimated speed over time for selected vehicles.

Acceleration and drag-race table
MetricHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Acceleration checkpoints
0-60 mph
0-97 km/h
5.5 s
5.4 s
0-100 km/h
0-62 mph
5.8 s
5.7 s
0-200 km/h
0-124 mph
18.2 s
18.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 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
6.2 s
6.1 s
1/8 mile
201 m
9.2 s
9.1 s
1000 ft
305 m
11.7 s
11.6 s
1/4 mile
402 m
13.8 s
13.7 s
Trap speed
1/4 mile
402 m
174 km/h
108 mph
173 km/h
108 mph

Power comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 has 20 hp more than Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI.

The biggest power difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 20 hp (15 kW).

Torque comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 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 (FK8)2.0
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
1,300 kg
2,866 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 (FK8)2.0
272 km/h
169 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 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 (FK8)2.05.8 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI5.7 s

Although Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0 has more power, Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI is quicker from 0-100 km/h.

The biggest 0-100 km/h difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 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 (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

The biggest fuel consumption difference is between Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI and Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0: 0.8 L/100 km.

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 (FK8)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp

Estimated range comparison

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

Chart data table
VehicleValue
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
597 km
371 mi
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
725 km
450 mi

Performance spider chart

Radar chart comparing normalized performance and fuel-consumption scores.

Chart data table
VehiclePowerAccelerationTop speed
HondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0
320 hp
239 kW
5.8 s
272 km/h
169 mph
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
300 hp
224 kW
5.7 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 (FK8)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 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 (FK8)2.0
Power
320 hp
239 kW
0-100 km/h5.8 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
300 hp
224 kW
0-100 km/h5.7 s
Top speed
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 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 (FK8)2.0
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
5.8 s
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
5.7 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 (FK8)2.0
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 kg/hp
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK

Detailed score breakdown

Detailed score breakdown
VehicleHondaCivic Type R (FK8)2.0SeatLeon III SCFacelift 2016Cupra 2.0 TSI
Power
320 hp
239 kW
300 hp
224 kW
Torque
400 Nm
295 lb-ft
380 Nm
280 lb-ft
Acceleration
5.8 s
5.7 s
Top speed
272 km/h
169 mph
Unrestricted
260 km/h162 mph
Restricted
250 km/h155 mph
Lightness
1,345 kg
2,965 lb
1,300 kg
2,866 lb
Fuel consumption
7.7 L/100 km
30.5 mpg US
36.7 mpg UK
6.9 L/100 km
34.1 mpg US
40.9 mpg UK
Practicality
Doors/seats
5 doors
4 seats
Trunk
420 L
14.8 cu ft
Length
4,557 mm
179.4 in
Height
1,434 mm
56.5 in
Doors/seats
3 doors
5 seats
Trunk
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Length
4,236 mm
166.8 in
Height
1,423 mm
56.0 in
Range score
597 km
371 mi
725 km
450 mi
CO2 score
176 g/km
-
Trunk score
420 L
14.8 cu ft
380 L
13.4 cu ft
Power-to-weight score
238 hp/t
177 kW/t
4.2 kg/hp
231 hp/t
172 kW/t
4.3 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.

Enter the fuel price in your local currency, for example €/L, $/gal, £/L or any other local currency.

LC = Local Currency

Fuel cost and annual usage
VehicleHonda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI
Consumption7.7 L/100 km30.5 mpg US36.7 mpg UK6.9 L/100 km34.1 mpg US40.9 mpg UK
Cost / 100 km13.48 LC100 km12.08 LC100 km
Cost / 100 mi21.69 LC100 mi19.43 LC100 mi
Annual fuel used1,155 L305 US gal254 UK gal1,035 L273 US gal228 UK gal
Annual fuel cost2,021 LC/year1,811 LC/year

Head-to-head comparisons

Honda Civic Type R (FK8) 2.0

  • Has 20 hp more
  • Has 20 Nm more
  • Has 12 km/h (7 mph) higher top speed
  • Has 7 hp/t better power-to-weight
  • Has 40 L more trunk volume

Pros

  • Highest top speed
  • Most powerful
  • Highest torque
  • Best power-to-weight ratio
  • Largest trunk

Cons

  • Slowest 0-100 km/h
  • Highest combined fuel consumption
  • Heaviest

Seat Leon III SC Facelift 2016 Cupra 2.0 TSI

  • Is 45 kg lighter
  • Is 0.1 s quicker from 0-100 km/h
  • Uses 0.8 L/100 km less fuel
  • Has 127 km (79 mi) more estimated range

Pros

  • Quickest 0-100 km/h in this comparison
  • Lightest
  • Lowest combined fuel consumption
  • Best estimated range

Cons

  • Lowest power
  • Lowest top speed
  • Smallest trunk

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