The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
€ 24,100

€ 22,600

€ 24,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,600
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI.
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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 Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
3027 lb
Curb Weight
3009 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4101 lb

Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %

General
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
P-J
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Diesel

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed automatic transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.9 L / 93 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
104 hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
184 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Performance
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
131 mph
Maximum Speed
115 mph
9 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
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17.01 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
28.93 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
17.01 lb/hp
28.93 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
45 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
45 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
24 mpg
city
36 mpg
42 mpg
highway
53 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
483 mi
Range
657 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
657 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Environmental Impact
136.5 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).
107 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
107 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
272 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1096 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









35 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
33 cu ft