The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) vs. SEAT Leon 1.4 (10 - 12)
€ 23,300

€ 15,600

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 15,600
ⓘ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 1.4.
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
3027 lb
Curb Weight
2923 lb
4123 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
3849 lb

Weight Difference:
104 lb
3.44 %

General
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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 1.4
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
1.4 L / 69 cu in
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
85 hp
at 5000 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
123 hp
85 hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
Max. Torque
96 lb‑ft
at 3600 rpm
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
207 lb‑ft
96 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon 1.4
Performance
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.4
121 mph
Maximum Speed
107 mph
11.5 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
14.1 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
525 ft
0.000 sec

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

SEAT Leon 1.4
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24.61 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
34.39 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
24.61 lb/hp
34.39 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.4
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
37 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
52 mpg
37 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4
44 mpg
city
28 mpg
59 mpg
highway
46 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.5 gal
773 mi
Range
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
773 mi
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4
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).
119.4 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
92.5 kWh
119.4 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
237 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
SEAT Leon 1.4
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