The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel (17 - 18)
€ 17,800

€ 21,700

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,700
ⓘ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 1.6 Diesel.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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 1.6 Diesel
2822 lb
Curb Weight
2998 lb
3931 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4112 lb

Weight Difference:
176 lb
5.87 %

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

Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive

5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with turbocharger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
108 hp
at 3500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
221 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
221 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
114 mph
Maximum Speed
121 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 1.6 Diesel
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.76 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
27.76 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
64 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
64 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
23 mpg
city
56 mpg
39 mpg
highway
71 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
12.7 gal
450 mi
Range
806 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
806 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
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).
76.1 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
76.1 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 6b (NEFZ)
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
156 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 1.6 Diesel
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1109 lb
Maximum Payload
1113 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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