The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

€ 20,300
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
€ 23,300
 Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12) Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 23,300

ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI.
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
69.6
77.5
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
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
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)
105.7
174
169.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12)
Weight Difference:
148 lb
4.66 %
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (09 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
1P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Diesel
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed manual transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.6 L / 78 cu in
Displacement
1.7 L / 83 cu in
89 hp
at 4200 rpm
Power
123 hp
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
123 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
207 lb‑ft
at 2000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
207 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
121 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.5 sec
62 mph 62
mph

607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

525 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

▶ REPLAY
35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
24.61 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
24.61 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Fuel Economy
52 mpg
combined
52 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
52 mpg
52 mpg
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
42 mpg
city
44 mpg
60 mpg
highway
59 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
759 mi
Range
773 mi
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
759 mi
773 mi
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Environmental Impact
92.5 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).
92.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
92.5 kWh
92.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5
192 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
192 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 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