8.1. out of 10. edmunds TESTED. The Honda Civic boasts praiseworthy performance, high fuel economy, excellent passenger space and a refined design. There are a few minor drawbacks, such as The $25,115 Sport would be our pick for the best balance of price and stick-shift fun, but it comes only with the base 158-hp 2.0-liter inline-four. The loaded Sport Touring is powered by the Comfort. Passengers in the back seat will feel a little more squished in the Honda Civic than in the Hyundai Elantra N, due to the Honda Civic's smaller rear head- and legroom. The Hyundai Elantra N will be a favorite with taller drivers due to its greater front head- and legroom than the Honda Civic. Convenience. Vay Tiền Online Chuyển Khoản Ngay. Skip to ContentSkip to FooterHot new Honda Civic Type R goes head-to-head with Ford Focus RS and SEAT Leon SC Cupra 300It’s decision time. So which of these three very hot hatches is our clear winner?We could tease out the winner of the test, but there’d be no point because in he final reckoning the Honda walks it. No matter which way you cut it, the Civic comes out on top thanks to its staggering breadth of abilities. It’s no exaggeration to say that the Type R redefines what’s possible for a hot hatch – either front or four-wheel drive. ‘It bristles with capability, seriousness, competency, aggression’, enthuses Towler. ‘It successfully melds the outrageous performance people expected with old fashioned, but extremely relevant, qualities of interaction. It feels like a special car, honed for the task by a team on top of their game.’The fact it was fastest around the track, is the most spacious and practical day-to-day and won’t cost the earth to run is the icing on top of the Honda’s hard earned victory cake. We even got used to the between the Ford and SEAT was trickier, because despite having very different takes on the hot hatch formula, they’re both desirable propositions. Yet when the shouting subsided, it was the Focus that emerged just ahead. Its hardcore ride, compromised driving position and wide boy image are demerits, but when you start to push on, the RS’s ability to engage and entertain is unquestioned, plus the novelty of a hot hatch that handles with a rear-drive swagger never really wears off. Towler again, ‘The Ford seems weighed down by expectation and marketing involvement, but get it on a challenging road and its qualities really shine through. It's one of those cars where you can throw any surface, camber or bump at it at very high speed and know that the chassis will respond.’So that leaves the SEAT holding the wooden spoon. The Spanish flyer used to be one of our favourites, but the pace of change in this class has left the Leon languishing. That’s not to say the Cupra doesn’t have its charms. We’re huge fans of its lightweight construction and ferocious performance, plus when you’re in the mood it’s a genuinely exciting machine, but push it as hard as the other two and it quickly that’s not all. ‘I can’t understand why it looks so ordinary,’ muses Ingram. ‘A more adventurous bodykit would help it stand out, while inside it needs a set of decent seats at the very least.’ Perhaps more pressingly, SEAT needs to launch a Sub8 pack for this latest 300 version, because we’re convinced that this would address some of the Leon’s weaknesses. Even so, it’s unlikely even an upgraded Cupra could topple the remarkable Honda. In fact, it’s going to take something spectacular to knock the Type R of its top spot. Over to you, this reviewMost Popular992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS set for August 17 revealSpy shots992 Porsche 911 GT3 RS set for August 17 revealAfter months of test mule sightings and teasers, Porsche has finally announced a reveal date for its most focused GT3 RS yet 26 Jul 2022New versus old: 930 Porsche 911 Turbo vs 992 Porsche 911 Turbo SFeaturesNew versus old: 930 Porsche 911 Turbo vs 992 Porsche 911 Turbo SNearly 50 years split these two sports cars, but the lineage of a Porsche 911 Turbo is undeniable – and there's good reason for it22 Jul 2022Range Rover 2022 review – new generation icon sits in a class of its ownReviewsRange Rover 2022 review – new generation icon sits in a class of its ownDoubling down on a Range Rover’s best bits, while polishing some of its worst – the all-new model is everything you expected, and hoped, it would be22 Jul 2022Skip to HeaderSkip to Content Skip to ContentSkip to FooterHonda Civic Type R vs SEAT Leon Cupra & Renaultsport Megane 275 TrophyCan Honda’s new Civic Type R beat SEAT and Renault and blast to the top of the hot hatch class?2 Jul 2015Sales of hot hatchbacks took a nosedive after the global financial crisis, but high-performance family cars are now making a comeback, and their popularity is most definitely on the up. • Best hot hatchbacksAfter a five-year wait, Honda is back in the ring with its new Civic Type R, and it’s spoiling for a fight against the best in the are some big changes underneath that mean this hot Honda now has the firepower to potentially beat the best, including a new, more powerful turbo. However, it faces a tough challenge in the form of our reigning hot hatch champion – the SEAT Leon Cupra – and the old-school favourite, the Renaultsport Mégane seen here in 275 Trophy thrills are what the current crop delivers, and on the face of things the Civic Type R has the practicality to match its blistering real-world performance and agile handling. However, at £29,995 for the standard model, it’s more expensive than both rivals we’ve lined up. So, can the Honda’s extra on-paper pace and versatile cabin edge it ahead of the competition?We put the hot hatch trio to the test on road and track to find out...• Honda Civic Type R review• SEAT Leon Cupra review• Renaultsport Megane 275 Trophy reviewClick the links above to read individual reviews, and scroll down to see which hot hatch comes out on top...Head-to-headTrack focusPerformance modes are the current trend. SEAT’s switchable Drive Profiles (above) let you tailor the different settings, but with no data readouts. Honda’s +R mode is less customisable yet provides extra info, including a 0-62mph timer. And Renault’s RS Monitor gives performance readouts such as cornering g-force.’Ring recordSEAT started the hot hatch war with its Nürburgring lap record of 7: which Renault’s 275 then knocked four seconds off. Honda has now shattered this with a blistering 7: time, making it the fastest front-wheel- drive hatch to lap the are subjective, but the Honda’s eye-popping design may be a bit much for some. The Renault and SEAT are more reserved – although in the case of the Trophy, only just. Swap white for black contrast details on the Leon, and it looks even place: SEAT Leon CupraSEAT’s hold over the hot hatch class continues, thanks to the Leon Cupra’s huge spread of ability. In some areas the others may be more focused, but the figures don’t lie: the Cupra is still sensationally fast. It feels alive to drive, too, and responds to your inputs faithfully to inspire huge confidence. Settle down to a leisurely pace and it’s the easiest to live with. Plus, its price advantage seals the place: Honda Civic Type ROutright power isn’t enough to knock the SEAT off the top spot. However, the new Civic Type R is a resounding success and has been worth the wait. It mixes devilish speed with surprising practicality, but falls short in a few areas. Its styling will divide opinion, it isn’t as well equipped and it can’t match the SEAT’s comfort – but on a twisty road it’s devastatingly place: Renaultsport Megane 275 TrophyThe Mégane RS has aged nicely. Its chassis is as sweet as ever and delivers a brawny hot hatch experience laden with feel. However, costly options are needed to keep up with rivals, so combined with lower economy, steeper depreciation, poorer practicality and a more dated interior, the Renault finishes third. The margin isn’t massive, but rivals are starting to edge further soon…Ford Focus RSDue: 2016 Price: £30,000 (est.) Engine: 4cyl, 345bhpWith similar pricing, plus more power and four-wheel drive, Ford’s new range-topping Focus RS could upstage the Civic Type R when it hits dealers next year. It’ll also offer the practicality of a five-door specs: SEAT Leon Cupra 280Honda Civic Type RRenaultsport Megane 275 TrophyOn-the-road price/total as tested£28,210/£30,450£29,995/£29,995£28,930/£34,475Residual value (after 3yrs/30,000)£12,080/ tax liability std/higher rate£1,455/£2,909£1,719/£3,439£1,658/£3,315Annual fuel cost (12k/20k miles)£1,991/£3,318£2,276/£3,794£2,378/£3,964Ins. group/quote/road tax band/cost33/£526/G/£18033/£558/H/£20536/£598/H/£205Cost of 1st/2nd/3rd service£179/£229/£179£215/£285/£365£399 (3yrs) Length/wheelbase4,271/2,631mm4,390/2,605mm4,312/2,640mmHeight/width1,434/1,816mm1,466/1,878mm1,423/1,848mmEngine4cyl in-line/1,984cc4cyl in-line/1,996cc4cyl in-line/1,998ccPeak power276/5,600 bhp/rpm306/6,500 bhp/rpm271/5,500 bhp/rpmPeak torque350/1,700 Nm/rpm400/2,500 Nm/rpm370/3,000 Nm/rpmTransmission6-spd man/fwd6-spd man/fwd6-spd man/fwdFuel tank capacity/spare wheel50 litres/space-saver50 litres/repair kit60 litres/repair kitBoot capacity (seats up/down)380/1,210 litres477/1,210 litres344/991 litresKerbweight/payload1,395/495kg1,382/318kg1,376/441kgTurning circle/drag metres/N/ metres/N/ metres/ warranty (miles)/recovery3yrs (60,000)/2yrs3yrs (90,000)/3yrs4yrs (100,000)/4yrsService intervals/UK dealers20,000 (2yrs)/12812,500 (1yr)/19618,000 (1yr)/153Driver Power manufacturer/dealer Adult/child/ped./assist/stars94/92/70/71/5^94/83/69/86/5^^83/78/60/56/5^^^ 0-60/ seconds30-50mph in 3rd/ seconds50-70mph in 5th/ secondsTop speed/rpm at 70mph155mph/2,500rpm167mph/2,600rpm159mph/2,500rpmBraking 70-0/60-0/ levels outside/idle/30/70mph70/56/64/70dB71/56/65/71dB73/56/68/73dBAuto Express econ (mpg/mpl)/ milesGovt urban/extra-urban/ urban/extra-urban/ CO2/tax bracket205/154g/km/26%234/170g/km/29%244/174g/km/29% Airbags/Isofix/park. sensors/cameraSeven/yes/yes/£215Six/yes/£2,300+/yesSix/yes/yes/£350Auto gearbox/stability/cruise control£1,355/yes/yesNo/yes/yesNo/yes/yesClimate control/leather/heated seatsYes/£1,055/£360**Yes/no/noYes/part/noMetallic paint/xenons/keyless go£575/LED/noYes/LED/yes£1,300/no/yesSat-nav/USB/DAB radio/BluetoothYes/yes/yes/yes£2,300+/yes/yes/yesYes/yes/no/yesMost PopularNew MG 4 prototype reviewRoad testsNew MG 4 prototype reviewWe try out the new all-electric MG4 ahead of its arrival in the UK25 Jul 2022New MINI Aceman concept points to 2024 electric MINI crossoverNewsNew MINI Aceman concept points to 2024 electric MINI crossoverNew small MINI electric crossover is due in a few years, and this concept gives a very strong hint of what the production-ready MINI Aceman could look…26 Jul 2022Toyota bZ4X vs Volkswagen vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: 2022 group test reviewCar group testsToyota bZ4X vs Volkswagen vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: 2022 group test reviewDoes Toyota’s all-new bZ4X electric SUV crack the family-friendly formula? We compare it to Hyundai and VW rivals23 Jul 2022Skip to HeaderSkip to Content Bringing car spotting into perspective Real height1 m 2 + cm 1 m Real height1 + cm 1 m Real length Click/tap cars to swap positions Street perspective vs. specification. See Disclaimer. Side ViewHonda Civic (FC) Sedan 2016 vs. Seat León (1P) 5-door Hatchback 2005 Technical specs | Honda Civic (FC) Sedan 2016 is cm longer and cm lower compared to Seat León (1P) 5-door Hatchback 2005. It offers 56% less cargo 1. Maximum height | 2. Width with folded mirrors | 3. Max. ground clearance | 4. Most common power unit. Possible deviation of standards. | 5. With rear seats folded down Quick Facts 721801 Comparison combinations Germany Origin of the most car models 1908 Year of our oldest car model

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