The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo (10 - 12)
€ 17,800

€ 20,000

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 20,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.6 is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 10.4 cm shorter, 4.6 cm narrower and 5.2 cm lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1458
1768
1968
1510
1814
2013
1768 mm
Width
1814 mm
1968 mm
Width Incl. Mirrors
2013 mm
1458 mm
Height
1510 mm
2578
4315
2685
4419
4315 mm
Length
4419 mm
2578 mm
Wheelbase
2685 mm
Vehicle Weight
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1280 kg
Kerb Weight
1373 kg
1783 kg
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
1870 kg

Weight Difference:
93 kg
6.77 %

General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Unleaded (95 RON)
Fuel Type
Unleaded (95 RON)

Front-wheel drive
Drive
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Straight-four petrol engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four petrol engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1595 CC
Engine Capacity
1364 CC
101 bhp
at 5600 rpm
Power
118 bhp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 bhp
118 bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
148 NM
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
200 NM
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
148 NM
200 NM
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
114 mph
Maximum Speed
119 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
163 m
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
153 m
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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12.67 kg/bhp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
11.64 kg/bhp
SEAT Leon 1.6
12.67 kg/bhp
11.64 kg/bhp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
37 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
37 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
27 mpg
city
36 mpg
47 mpg
motorway
60 mpg
55 L
Fuel Tank Capacity
56 L
450 mi
Range
590 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
590 mi
Opel Astra 1.4 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).
111.8 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
111.8 kWh
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
180 g/km (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
138 g/km (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
503 kg
Maximum Payload
497 kg
341 L
Boot Capacity
370 L









1166 L
Boot Capacity (Seats Down)
1235 L