The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10)
€ 21,000

€ 17,800

€ 21,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,800
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches longer, 1.8 inches wider and 2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon 1.6.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.6
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 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.6
3463 lb
Curb Weight
2822 lb
4475 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3931 lb

Weight Difference:
642 lb
18.54 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.6
P-J
Generation
1P
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.6
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
2
4
Cylinders
4
1.7 L / 83 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
Power
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 hp
101 hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Max. Torque
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
192 lb‑ft
109 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.6
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.6
112 mph
Maximum Speed
114 mph
12.6 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
574 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
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32.06 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.94 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
32.06 lb/hp
27.94 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.6
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
31 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
31 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
43 mpg
city
23 mpg
60 mpg
highway
39 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
450 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
450 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
144 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
144 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 4
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1012 lb
Maximum Payload
1109 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
9.7 cu ft









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