The Comparative Analysis :
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo Edition (11 - 13) vs. SEAT Leon Cupra 280 (14 - 15)
€ 23,300

€ 33,100

€ 23,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 33,100
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo is considerably bigger in every dimension. It's 7.7 inches longer, 0.9 inches wider and 2.2 inches taller than the SEAT Leon Cupra 280.
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
58.6
72.4
79.5
56.5
71.5
77.8
72.4 in
Width
71.5 in
79.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
77.8 in
58.6 in
Height
56.5 in
106.1
175.8
103.6
168.1
175.8 in
Length
168.1 in
106.1 in
Wheelbase
103.6 in
Vehicle Weight
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3071 lb
Curb Weight
3075 lb
4079 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4167 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.13 %

General
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
P-J
Generation
5F
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

6-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
2 L / 98 cu in
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
Power
276 hp
at 5600 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
178 hp
276 hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
170 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Performance
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
137 mph
Maximum Speed
155 mph
8.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
5.9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
62 mph
62
mph
mph
269 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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17.25 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.14 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
17.25 lb/hp
11.14 lb/hp
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy / Emissions
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Fuel Economy
33 mpg
combined
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
33 mpg
35 mpg
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
25 mpg
city
27 mpg
40 mpg
highway
43 mpg
14.8 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
13.2 gal
483 mi
Range
464 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
483 mi
464 mi
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
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).
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
136.5 kWh
127 kWh
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
270 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
251 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 Turbo
SEAT Leon Cupra 280
3
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1008 lb
Maximum Payload
1091 lb
10.5 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.8 cu ft








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