The Comparative Analysis :

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) vs. Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

€ 22,600
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10) SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
€ 24,400
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12) Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
€ 22,600
Base Price ⓘBase price of a new vehicle with standard equipment in Germany at market launch.
€ 24,400

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

Vehicle Dimensions

The SEAT Leon 1.9 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 1.6 Turbo.
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
57.4
Blueprint SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
69.6
77.5
59.4
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 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 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
101.5
169.9
Blueprint Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)
105.7
174
169.9 in
Length
174 in
101.5 in
Wheelbase
105.7 in

Vehicle Weight

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
3009 lb
Curb Weight
3027 lb
4101 lb
Gross Vehicle
Weight
4123 lb
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI (09 - 10)
Weight Difference:
18 lb
0.59 %
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo Automatic (12 - 12)

General

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
1P
Generation
P-J
Hatchback
Car Body Style
Hatchback
Diesel
Fuel Type
Mid-Grade Unleaded
Front-wheel drive
Drivetrain
Front-wheel drive
5-speed manual transmission
Transmission
6-speed automatic transmission

Engine

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Straight-four diesel engine with tur­bo­charger
Engine Type
Straight-four gasoline engine with tur­bo­charger
2
Valves
4
4
Cylinders
4
1.9 L / 93 cu in
Displacement
1.6 L / 78 cu in
104 hp
at 4000 rpm
Power
178 hp
at 5500 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
104 hp
178 hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
184 lb‑ft
at 1900 rpm
Max. Torque
170 lb‑ft
at 2200 rpm
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
184 lb‑ft
170 lb‑ft
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Performance

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
115 mph
Maximum Speed
131 mph
11.3 sec
Acceleration 0 to 62 mph
9 sec
62 mph 62
mph

515 ft
0.000 sec

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI

62 mph 62
mph

410 ft
0.000 sec

Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

 REPLAY
28.93 lb/hp
Weight-to-Power Ratio
17.01 lb/hp
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
28.93 lb/hp
17.01 lb/hp
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo

Fuel Economy / Emissions

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Fuel Economy
45 mpg
combined
33 mpg
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
45 mpg
33 mpg
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
36 mpg
city
24 mpg
53 mpg
highway
42 mpg
Kraftstoffanzeige
14.5 gal
Fuel Tank Capacity
14.8 gal
Kraftstoffanzeige
657 mi
Range
483 mi
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
657 mi
483 mi
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Environmental Impact
107 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).
136.5 kWh
SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
107 kWh
136.5 kWh
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
Euro 4
Emission Standard
Euro 5
224 g/mi (NEFZ)
CO2 Emissions
272 g/mi (NEFZ)

Practical Convenience

SEAT Leon 1.9 TDI
Opel Astra 1.6 Turbo
5
Doors
5
5
No. of Seats
5
1091 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