The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo (15 - 17)
€ 17,800

€ 22,400

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 22,400
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 is slightly smaller in every dimension. It's 2.2 inches shorter, 1.6 inches narrower and 1.1 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
57.4
69.6
77.5
58.5
71.2
80.4
69.6 in
Width
71.2 in
77.5 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
80.4 in
57.4 in
Height
58.5 in
101.5
169.9
104.8
172
169.9 in
Length
172 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
104.8 in
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2818 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4012 lb

Weight Difference:
4 lb
0.14 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
1P
Generation
B-K
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.4 L / 69 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
148 hp
at 5000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
148 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
181 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
181 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
8.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
377 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
▶ REPLAY
27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.04 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
19.04 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
43 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
43 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
23 mpg
city
32 mpg
39 mpg
highway
52 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
450 mi
Range
542 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
542 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Environmental Impact
144 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).
104.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
104.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
206 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 ECOTEC DI Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1195 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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