The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) vs. Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

€ 24,000
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12) SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
€ 25,600
 Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18) Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
€ 24,000
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 25,600

ⓘ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 5.9 inches shorter, 2.8 inches narrower and 1.2 inches lower than the Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
69.6
77.4
58.6
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
72.4
79.5
69.6 in
Width
72.4 in
77.4 in
Width Incl. Mirrors
79.5 in
57.4 in
Height
58.6 in
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)
106.1
175.8
169.9 in
Length
175.8 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
106.1 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
3186 lb
Curb Weight
3314 lb
4112 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4387 lb
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI DSG (09 - 12)
Weight Difference:
128 lb
3.86 %
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo Automatic (14 - 18)

General

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
1P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Fuel Type
Premium Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
7-speed dual clutch transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
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
168 hp
at 6000 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
158 hp
168 hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1500 rpm
Max. Torque
192 lb‑ft
at 1650 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
184 lb‑ft
192 lb‑ft
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
132 mph
Maximum Speed
130 mph
7.8 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9.2 sec
62 mph 62
mph

354 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI

62 mph 62
mph

420 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

▶ REPLAY
20.16 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
19.73 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
20.16 lb/hp
19.73 lb/hp
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Fuel Economy
36 mpg
combined
35 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
36 mpg
35 mpg
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
27 mpg
city
27 mpg
44 mpg
highway
43 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
518 mi
Range
519 mi
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
518 mi
519 mi
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
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).
127 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
125 kWh
127 kWh
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
Euro 5
Emission Standard
Euro 5 / Euro 6
246 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
254 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.8 TSI
Opel Astra GTC 1.6 DI Turbo
5
Doors
3
5
No. of Seats
5
926 lb
Maximum Payload
1074 lb
9.7 cu ft
Trunk Volume
10.5 cu ft
33 cu ft
Cargo Volume (Seats Down)
35 cu ft