The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI (11 - 12)
€ 17,800

€ 24,600

€ 17,800
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,600
ⓘ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 2.0 CDTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
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 2.0 CDTI
1P
Generation
P-J
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 2.0 CDTI
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
2 L / 98 cu in
101 hp
at 5600 rpm
Power
163 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
101 hp
163 hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
109 lb‑ft
at 3800 rpm
Max. Torque
258 lb‑ft
at 1750 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6
109 lb‑ft
258 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
114 mph
Maximum Speed
134 mph
11.7 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec

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

Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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27.94 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
18.57 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6
27.94 lb/hp
18.57 lb/hp
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Fuel Economy
31 mpg
combined
48 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6
31 mpg
48 mpg
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
23 mpg
city
38 mpg
39 mpg
highway
57 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
450 mi
Range
710 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6
450 mi
710 mi
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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).
100.7 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6
144 kWh
100.7 kWh
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
290 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
208 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.6
Opel Astra 2.0 CDTI
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