The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
€ 20,900
€ 24,000
€ 20,900
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI.
Opel Astra 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.4
69.6
77.4
71.4 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.4 in
59.4 in
Height
57.4 in
105.7
174
101.5
169.9
174 in
Length
169.9 in
105.7 in
Wheelbase
101.5 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3186 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb
Weight Difference:
159 lb
4.99 %
General
Opel Astra 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
P-J
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.8 L / 88 cu in
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
Power
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
113 hp
158 hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
113 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.8 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
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26.79 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
20.16 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
26.79 lb/hp
20.16 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
33 mpg
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
24 mpg
city
27 mpg
42 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
490 mi
Range
518 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
490 mi
518 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
134.5 kWh
Total Energy Consumption
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
per 100 miles ⓘThe total energy consumption per 100 miles is the amount of energy consumed by a vehicle when burning fuel or using electricity per 100 miles (final energy), and the energy required to produce the appropriate amount of fuel or electricity (primary energy).
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
134.5 kWh
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
269 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
926 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft
35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft
