The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI (11 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI (12 - 13)
€ 20,300

€ 21,000

€ 20,300
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 21,000
ⓘ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
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 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
3175 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4475 lb

Weight Difference:
139 lb
4.19 %

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
108 hp
at 3800 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
89 hp
108 hp
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
170 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1700 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
170 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
108 mph
Maximum Speed
116 mph
13.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
12.3 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
607 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
561 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.7 CDTI
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35.67 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
30.69 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.6 TDI
35.67 lb/hp
30.69 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
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
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).
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
1162 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft









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