The Comparative Analysis :
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 (12 - 15)
€ 24,000
€ 17,000
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 17,000
ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch. Price Info
Vehicle Dimensions
The SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI is considerably smaller in every dimension. It's 4.1 inches shorter, 1.8 inches narrower and 2 inches lower than the Opel Astra 1.6.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
57.4
69.6
77.4
59.4
71.4
79.3
69.6 in
Width
71.4 in
77.4 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 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3071 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
Weight
4200 lb
Weight Difference:
115 lb
3.61 %
General
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
1P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
5-speed manual transmission
Engine
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Straight-four gasoline engine with turbocharger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine (naturally aspirated engine)
4
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.8 L / 88 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
158 hp
at 5000 rpm
Power
113 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
113 hp
Opel Astra 1.6
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
114 lb‑ft
at 4000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
114 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6
Performance
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
132 mph
Maximum Speed
117 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
11.7 sec
62 mph
62
mph
mph
354 ft
0.000 sec
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
62 mph
62
mph
mph
535 ft
0.000 sec
Opel Astra 1.6
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20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
27.18 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
27.18 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy / Emissions
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
36 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
36 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
44 mpg
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
518 mi
Range
527 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
527 mi
Opel Astra 1.6
Environmental Impact
125 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).
125 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
125 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
248 g/mi (NEFZ)
Practical Convenience
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra 1.6
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1129 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft
