The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 19,100

€ 17,000

€ 19,100
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.5
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.4 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.3 in
57.4 in
Height
59.4 in
101.5
169.9
105.7
174
169.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
2919 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4167 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb

Weight Difference:
152 lb
4.95 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1P
Generation
P-J
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
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.4 L / 69 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
123 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
123 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
148 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
148 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
122 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
9.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
446 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6
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23.73 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
23.73 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
37 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
29 mpg
city
27 mpg
45 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
542 mi
Range
527 mi
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
542 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
119.4 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
119.4 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 4 / Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
241 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.4 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1248 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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