The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex (12 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI (09 - 12)
€ 19,600

€ 22,000

€ 19,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
59.4
71.4
79.3
57.4
69.6
77.5
71.4 in
Width
69.6 in
79.3 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.5 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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3153 lb
4233 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4079 lb

Weight Difference:
82 lb
2.6 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
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 ecoFlex Start&Stop
114 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
117 mph
Maximum Speed
132 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
7.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
62 mph
62
mph
mph
361 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
▶ REPLAY
27.18 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.96 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
27.18 lb/hp
19.96 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Fuel Economy
40 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
40 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
30 mpg
city
26 mpg
49 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
590 mi
Range
503 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
590 mi
503 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Environmental Impact
111.8 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).
128.7 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
111.8 kWh
128.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
256 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 ecoFlex Start&Stop
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1162 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