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 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
2822 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4123 lb
Weight Difference:
205 lb
6.77 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
1P
Generation
P-J
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 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
118 hp
at 4200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
118 hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
148 lb‑ft
at 1850 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
148 lb‑ft
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
535 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.6
62 mph
62
mph
mph
502 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
25.65 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
25.65 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
40 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
40 mpg
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
23 mpg
city
30 mpg
39 mpg
highway
50 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
222 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.4 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1096 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
